GSD-2021-1001607 bpf: Add oversize check before call kvcalloc()
An integer overflow in the Linux kernel BPF subsystem could lead to a denial of service via excessive memory allocation.
- 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-2021-1001607?
GSD-2021-1001607 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
bpf: Add oversize check before call kvcalloc()
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 v5.4.150 by commit 93937596e0652d50973f9dc944fea1694ac8cdfd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001607?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001607?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001607 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001607 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001607 in the wild and no public exploit code.