Linux Kernel up to 5.16 BPF Subsystem map_get_next_key uninitialized resource

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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is the function map_get_next_key of the component BPF Subsystem. The manipulation leads to uninitialized resource.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-0433. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16 (Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function map_get_next_key of the component BPF Subsystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized resource vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-908. The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. Impacted is availability.
The weakness was disclosed 03/10/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-0433 since 01/31/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
Upgrading to version 5.17-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
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Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2
VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploiting
Class: Uninitialized resourceCWE: CWE-908
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.17-rc1
Patch: git.kernel.org
Timeline
01/31/2022 🔍03/10/2022 🔍
03/10/2022 🔍
03/12/2022 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2022-0433 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-0433
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-194507
Entry
Created: 03/10/2022 20:38Updated: 03/12/2022 13:04
Changes: 03/10/2022 20:38 (42), 03/12/2022 12:56 (1), 03/12/2022 13:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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