Numeric Errors Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:2.6.32-358.6.2.el6


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Mature
EPSS
0.15% (53rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-PYTHONPERF-2474889
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed14 May 2013

Introduced: 14 May 2013

CVE-2013-2094  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-189  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 python-perf to version 0:2.6.32-358.6.2.el6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2013-0830.

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.

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.

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CVSS Scores

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