GSD-2022-1000241 bpf: Guard against accessing NULL pt_regs in bpf_get_task_stack()

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A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's BPF subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring privileged access to exploit.

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

What is GSD-2022-1000241?

GSD-2022-1000241 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bpf: Guard against accessing NULL pt_regs in bpf_get_task_stack()

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 v5.15.19 by commit 0bcd484587b3b3092e448d27dc369e347e1810c3, it was introduced in version v5.9 by commit fa28dcb82a38f8e3993b0fae9106b1a80b59e4f0. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000241?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000241?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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