GSD-2022-1007802 bpf: Fix wrong reg type conversion in release_reference()

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A type conversion error in the Linux Kernel BPF subsystem could allow local attackers to achieve privilege escalation or code execution.

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-2022-1007802?

GSD-2022-1007802 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bpf: Fix wrong reg type conversion in release_reference()

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 v6.0.9 by commit ae5ccad6c711db0f2ca1231be051935dd128b8f5, it was introduced in version v4.20 by commit fd978bf7fd312581a7ca454a991f0ffb34c4204b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007802?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007802?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007802 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007802 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007802 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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