GSD-2022-1005623 libbpf: fix an snprintf() overflow check

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An incorrect snprintf overflow check in libbpf may lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch for mitigation.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1005623?

GSD-2022-1005623 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022.

Official description

libbpf: fix an snprintf() overflow check

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 v5.15.61 by commit cbfcc7c4cc61c6c38f070f32523b081c571294a0, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 67234743736a6ac31e3e74f6ec5e6d7bb3073676. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005623?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005623?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005623 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005623 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005623 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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