Unchecked Return Value to NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting perf package, versions <0:4.18.0-193.141.1.el8_2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (11th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL8-PERF-8082984
  • published24 Sept 2024
  • disclosed17 Apr 2024

Introduced: 17 Apr 2024

CVE-2024-26908  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-690  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:8 perf to version 0:4.18.0-193.141.1.el8_2 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2024:6992.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream perf package and not the perf package as distributed by RHEL. See How to fix? for RHEL:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

CVSS Scores

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