Race Condition Affecting perf package, versions <0:2.6.32-220.23.1.el6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-PERF-2465578
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed9 Aug 2012

Introduced: 9 Aug 2012

CVE-2012-2373  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-362  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 perf to version 0:2.6.32-220.23.1.el6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2012-0743.

NVD Description

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

The Linux kernel before 3.4.5 on the x86 platform, when Physical Address Extension (PAE) is enabled, does not properly use the Page Middle Directory (PMD), which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a crafted application that triggers a race condition.

CVSS Scores

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