Linux Kernel BPF spl2sw_driver.c spl2sw_nvmem_get_mac_address use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is the function spl2sw_nvmem_get_mac_address of the file drivers/net/ethernet/sunplus/spl2sw_driver.c of the component BPF. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-3541. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (unknown version). This affects the function spl2sw_nvmem_get_mac_address of the file drivers/net/ethernet/sunplus/spl2sw_driver.c of the component BPF. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/17/2022. The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-3541. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-42907). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

10/17/2022 🔍
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07/16/2026 +1368 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-3541 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-3541
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211041
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2022 13:16
Updated: 07/16/2026 23:48
Changes: 10/17/2022 13:16 (41), 11/09/2022 15:49 (2), 11/09/2022 15:55 (21), 07/16/2026 23:48 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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