QID 354791

Date Published: 2023-03-08

QID 354791: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libbpf : ALAS2-2023-1969

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. (
( CVE-2022-3606)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-1969 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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