Out-of-bounds Write Affecting python-perf package, versions <0:3.10.0-1160.59.1.el7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (18th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE7-PYTHONPERF-2602597
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed14 Dec 2020

Introduced: 14 Dec 2020

CVE-2020-0465  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:7 python-perf to version 0:3.10.0-1160.59.1.el7 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2022-0620.

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 various methods of hid-multitouch.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-162844689References: Upstream kernel

CVSS Scores

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