Out-of-bounds Write Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-1062.el7


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE7-PYTHONPERF-2536240
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed6 Nov 2018

Introduced: 6 Nov 2018

CVE-2018-9516  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:7 python-perf to version 0:3.10.0-1062.el7 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2019-2029.

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 hid_debug_events_read of drivers/hid/hid-debug.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-71361580.