Resource Management Errors Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:2.6.32-504.23.4.el6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-PYTHONPERF-2493542
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed26 Dec 2014

Introduced: 26 Dec 2014

CVE-2014-9420  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-399  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 python-perf to version 0:2.6.32-504.23.4.el6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2015-1081.

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 rock_continue function in fs/isofs/rock.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not restrict the number of Rock Ridge continuation entries, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, and system crash or hang) via a crafted iso9660 image.

References

CVSS Scores

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