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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Kernel | — | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libbpf | 1.1.0-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libbpf | 1.1.0-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libbpf | 1.1.0-1 | — |
| Debian 11 | libbpf | 0.3-2+deb11u1 | DLA-4137-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | libbpf | 0.5.0-1ubuntu22.04.1 | USN-5759-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | dwarves-dfsg | 1.21-0ubuntu1~20.04.1 | USN-6215-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | dwarves-dfsg | No fix yet | — |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | libbpf | 0.5.0-1~ubuntu20.04.1+esm1 | USN-5759-2 |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | dwarves-dfsg | 1.21-0ubuntu1~18.04.1+esm1 | USN-6215-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP4 | libbpf | 0.5.0-150400.3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0405-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | kernel-64kb +7 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
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| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 15 SP3 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP3 | kernel-docs +5 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE Real Time 15 SP3 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE Real Time 15 SP3 | kernel-docs +5 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.2 | kernel-default | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.2 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.2 | kernel-rt | 5.3.18-150300.121.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0779-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.1 | kernel-default | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.1 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.1 | kernel-rt | 5.3.18-150300.121.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0779-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 15 SP3 | kernel-default | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 15 SP3 | kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP3_Update_29 | 1-150300.7.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP3 | kernel-64kb +6 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP3 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SUSE Real Time Module 15 SP3 | kernel-rt +3 | 5.3.18-150300.121.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0779-1 |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.2 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.2 | kernel-source +3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.2 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.2 | kernel-source +2 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.2 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.2 | kernel-source +2 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7.1 | kernel-64kb +6 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7.1 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | dtb-aarch64 | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | libbpf | 0.5.0-150400.3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0405-1 |
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| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 | kernel-default | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
| openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 | kernel-default-base | 5.3.18-150300.59.112.1.150300.18.64.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2023 | kernel-livepatch-6.1.10-15.42 | 1.0-0.amzn2023 | ALAS2023-2023-070 |
| Amazon Linux 2023 | perf +12 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | ALAS2023-2023-070 |
| Amazon Linux 2 | libbpf +2 | 0.5.0-2.amzn2.0.4 | ALAS2-2023-1969 |
Azure Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Linux 2 (CBL-Mariner) | kernel | 5.15.122.1-2 | — |
Advisories 13
- SSA-794697 SSA-794697: Vulnerabilities in the Additional GNU/Linux Subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP Before V1.1 Siemens ProductCERT · Oct 13, 2026
- USN-6215-1 dwarves-dfsg vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jul 30, 2026
- USN-5759-2 libbpf vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jul 30, 2026
- USN-5759-1 libbpf vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jul 30, 2026
- WID-SEC-2022-1823 Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 24, 2026
- DLA-4137-1 libbpf - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2023:0409-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2023:0779-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2023:0405-1 Security update for libbpf SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ALAS2023-2023-070 Important: kernel security update (Amazon Linux 2023) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Apr 10, 2024
- ICSA-23-166-11 Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP Linux Kernel CISA ICS & IT advisories · Apr 9, 2024
- WID-SEC-2023-1432 Siemens SIMATIC S7: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 22, 2023
- ALAS2-2023-1969 Moderate: libbpf security update (Amazon Linux 2) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Mar 7, 2023