GSD-2021-1000034 libbpf: Fix potential NULL pointer dereference

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A potential NULL pointer dereference in libbpf could lead to a denial of service in the Linux kernel.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2021-1000034?

GSD-2021-1000034 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.

Official description

libbpf: Fix potential NULL pointer dereference

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 v5.10.32 by commit 7f8e59c4c5e5142e3f0d78f8f01b523027bbf151, it was introduced in version v5.10.30 by commit 4cc9177b099e251bd1f7713a0517d622b1b442b1. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000034?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000034?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000034 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000034 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000034 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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