GSD-2023-1000799 libbpf: Use elf_getshdrnum() instead of e_shnum

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Fix
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What is GSD-2023-1000799?

GSD-2023-1000799 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.

Official description

libbpf: Use elf_getshdrnum() instead of e_shnum

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 854f8c61422053f71e3cf0c4abf757c8aa5c748d, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 0d6988e16a12ebd41d3e268992211b0ceba44ed7. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000799?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000799?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000799 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000799 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000799 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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