GSD-2021-1000329 libbpf: Fix signed overflow in ringbuf_process_ring
A signed integer overflow in the Linux kernel's libbpf ring buffer processing can lead to a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000329?
GSD-2021-1000329 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
libbpf: Fix signed overflow in ringbuf_process_ring
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 v5.10.38 by commit 4aae6eb6af7d1ac2ee5762077892185884d8f169, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit bf99c936f9478a05d51e9f101f90de70bee9a89c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000329?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000329?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000329 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000329 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000329 in the wild and no public exploit code.