GSD-2021-1000165 bpf: Fix masking negation logic upon negative dst register

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A logic error in the Linux Kernel BPF verifier allows local attackers to potentially escalate privileges or execute code via negative destination registers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1000165?

GSD-2021-1000165 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bpf: Fix masking negation logic upon negative dst register

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 v5.10.35 by commit 2cfa537674cd1051a3b8111536d77d0558f33d5d, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit 979d63d50c0c0f7bc537bf821e056cc9fe5abd38. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000165?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000165?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000165 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000165 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000165 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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