CVE-2022-3606

Linux Kernel BPF libbpf.c find_prog_by_sec_insn null pointer dereference

Description

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. 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 leads to null pointer dereference. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211749 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory kernel.org Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Linux Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bpf/bpf-next.git/commit/?id=d0d382f95a9270dcf803539d6781d6bd67e3f5b2 third party advisory patch
https://vuldb.com/?id.211749 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3606?
CVE-2022-3606 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3606?
To fix CVE-2022-3606, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-3606 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3606 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-3606?
CVE-2022-3606 affects Linux Kernel.
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