Improper Input Validation Affecting kernel-debug package, versions <0:2.6.32-754.24.2.el6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (20th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-KERNELDEBUG-2544745
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed14 Nov 2019

Introduced: 14 Nov 2019

CVE-2018-12207  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 kernel-debug to version 0:2.6.32-754.24.2.el6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2019-3836.

NVD Description

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

Improper invalidation for page table updates by a virtual guest operating system for multiple Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service of the host system via local access.

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