SB2022101737 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel lib bpf



SB2022101737 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel lib bpf

Published: October 17, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022101737
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3533)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper resource shutdown or release error within the calc_pt_regs_off() and parse_usdt_arg() functions in tools/lib/bpf/usdt.c. A remote user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.