Numeric Errors Affecting kernel-uek-debug package, versions <0:2.6.39-400.24.1.el5uek


Severity

Recommended
critical

Based on Oracle Linux security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    Exploit Maturity
    Mature
    EPSS
    0.18% (56th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-ORACLE5-KERNELUEKDEBUG-2476448
  • published 10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed 14 May 2013

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:5 kernel-uek-debug to version 0:2.6.39-400.24.1.el5uek or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2013-2524.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-uek-debug package and not the kernel-uek-debug package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:5 relevant fixed versions and status.

The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted perf_event_open system call.

References

CVSS Scores

version 3.1
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NVD

8.4 high
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Red Hat

8.4 high