GSD-2022-1005525 BPF: Fix potential bad pointer dereference in bpf_sys_bpf()
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-2022-1005525?
GSD-2022-1005525 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 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 v5.15.63 by commit 41fd6cc88aaf7058b9dfc9c7a09cc80f99c8c830, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit af2ac3e13e45752af03c8a933f9b6e18841b128b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005525?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005525?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005525 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005525 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005525 in the wild and no public exploit code.