Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-957.10.1.el7


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE7-PYTHONPERF-2531292
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed6 Dec 2018

Introduced: 6 Dec 2018

CVE-2018-9568  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-704  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:7 python-perf to version 0:3.10.0-957.10.1.el7 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2019-0512.

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:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.

CVSS Scores

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