WS-2021-0549 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.238, linuxlinux-4.19.238 - autoclosed

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WS-2021-0549 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.19.238, linuxlinux-4.19.238

Vulnerability Details

perf hist: Fix memory leak of a perf_hpp_fmt This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.7 by commit 5b5c6f57a1f81499db4c8ea597898cb1b87de0b6. For more details please see the references link.

Publish Date: 2021-12-19

URL: WS-2021-0549

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2021-1002558

Release Date: 2021-12-19

Fix Resolution: v5.15.7

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.