CVE-2022-48770: linux kernel Null Dereference — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Guard against accessing NULL pt_regs in bpf_get_task_stack() task_pt_regs() can return NULL on powerpc for kernel threads. This is then used in __bpf_get_stack() to check for user mode, resulting in a kernel oops. Guard against this by checking return value of task_pt_regs() before trying to obtain the call chain.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.9 — 5.10.96
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.19
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.16.5
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0bcd484587b3b3092e448d27dc369e347e1810c3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b82ef4985a6d05e80f604624332430351df7b79a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b992f01e66150fc5e90be4a96f5eb8e634c8249e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff6bdc205fd0a83bd365405d4e31fb5905826996 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0bcd484587b3b3092e448d27dc369e347e1810c3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b82ef4985a6d05e80f604624332430351df7b79a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b992f01e66150fc5e90be4a96f5eb8e634c8249e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff6bdc205fd0a83bd365405d4e31fb5905826996

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48770? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Guard against accessing NULL pt_regs in bpf_get_task_stack() task_pt_regs() can return NULL on powerpc for kernel threads. This is then used in __bpf_get_stack() to check for user mode, resulting in a kernel oops. Guard against this by checking return value of task_pt_regs() before trying to obtain the call chain. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-48770? +

CVE-2022-48770 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48770? +

CVE-2022-48770 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-48770? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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