NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting python3-perf package, versions <0:4.18.0-553.el8_10


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3PERF-6069450
  • published17 Nov 2023
  • disclosed12 Sept 2023

Introduced: 12 Sep 2023

CVE-2023-6176  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-476  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-perf to version 0:4.18.0-553.el8_10 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-perf package and not the python3-perf package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel API for the cryptographic algorithm scatterwalk functionality. This issue occurs when a user constructs a malicious packet with specific socket configuration, which could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

CVSS Scores

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