Improper Input Validation Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:2.6.32-358.18.1.el6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-PYTHONPERF-2474086
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed7 Jun 2013

Introduced: 7 Jun 2013

CVE-2013-2146  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 python-perf to version 0:2.6.32-358.18.1.el6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2013-1173.

NVD Description

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

arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1