GSD-2022-1005157 BPF: Fix potential bad pointer dereference in bpf_sys_bpf()

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A potential bad pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel BPF subsystem can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2022-1005157?

GSD-2022-1005157 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BPF: Fix potential bad pointer dereference in bpf_sys_bpf()

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 v5.19.4 by commit 1f6db7148ed7382b336c5827af33b5d9e992630e, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit af2ac3e13e45752af03c8a933f9b6e18841b128b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005157?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005157?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005157 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005157 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005157 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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