Linux Kernel BPF tools/lib/bpf/libbpf.c find_prog_by_sec_insn null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel. Affected is the function find_prog_by_sec_insn of the file tools/lib/bpf/libbpf.c of the component BPF. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-3606. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (version now known). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function find_prog_by_sec_insn of the file tools/lib/bpf/libbpf.c of the component BPF. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was shared 10/19/2022. The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-3606. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234828 (Debian dla-4137 : libbpf-dev - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 databases at Tenable (234828) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2022-1823). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • IBM Spectrum Protect
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 234828
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4137 : libbpf-dev - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

10/19/2022 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-3606 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-3606
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211749
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2022-1823 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2022 11:02
Updated: 12/10/2025 03:43
Changes: 10/19/2022 11:02 (41), 11/18/2022 07:42 (2), 11/18/2022 07:47 (21), 04/25/2025 19:38 (16), 11/05/2025 12:43 (1), 12/10/2025 03:43 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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