Incorrect Calculation Affecting dtrace-modules-4.1.12-103.3.8.el6uek package, versions <0:0.6.1-3.el6


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.5% (42nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-DTRACEMODULES411210338EL6UEK-2521921
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed24 Aug 2017

Introduced: 24 Aug 2017

CVE-2017-12134  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-682  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 dtrace-modules-4.1.12-103.3.8.el6uek to version 0:0.6.1-3.el6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2017-3609.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream dtrace-modules-4.1.12-103.3.8.el6uek package and not the dtrace-modules-4.1.12-103.3.8.el6uek package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

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