GSD-2023-1000542 libbpf: Avoid enum forward-declarations in public API in C++ mode

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A potential issue in libbpf involving C++ enum forward-declarations, with unproven security impact, fixed in the Linux kernel.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2023-1000542?

GSD-2023-1000542 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.

Official description

libbpf: Avoid enum forward-declarations in public API in C++ mode

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 v6.0.16 by commit d6ea94068bb7f3b6707715c09acaf13bf9ff2540. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000542?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000542?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000542 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000542 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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