GSD-2021-1001154 bpf: Track subprog poke descriptors correctly and fix use-after-free

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel BPF subsystem allows local attackers with high privileges to potentially execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001154?

GSD-2021-1001154 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bpf: Track subprog poke descriptors correctly and fix use-after-free

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 v5.13.5 by commit 599148d40366bd5d1d504a3a8fcd65e21107e500, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit a748c6975dea325da540610c2ba9b5f332c603e6. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001154?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001154?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001154 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2021-1001154 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001154 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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