GSD-2022-1003716 bpf, arm64: Clear prog->jited_len along prog->jited

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A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel BPF subsystem on ARM64 allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.

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-2022-1003716?

GSD-2022-1003716 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bpf, arm64: Clear prog->jited_len along prog->jited

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 v5.4.198 by commit e412b3d178ea4bf746f6b8ee086761613704c6be, it was introduced in version v4.16 by commit db496944fdaaf2a67d2f60529f5dc23abf809506. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003716?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003716?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003716 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is GSD-2022-1003716 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003716 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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