CVE-2022-3541: Linux Kernel BPF spl2sw_driver.c spl2sw_nvmem_get_mac_address use after free

Published Oct 17, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel. This affects the function spl2swnvmemgetmacaddress of the file drivers/net/ethernet/sunplus/spl2swdriver.c of the component BPF. The manipulation leads to use after free. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211041 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.19<5.19.17
Linux Linux kernel>=6.0<6.0.3
debian/linux<6.0.3-1
6.0.3-1
debian/linux<6.0.3-1
6.0.3-1
debian/linux<6.0.3-1
6.0.3-1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.3-1

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3541?

CVE-2022-3541 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-3541?

To fix CVE-2022-3541, apply the recommended patch or update to a safe version of the Linux Kernel.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-3541?

CVE-2022-3541 affects specific versions of the Linux Kernel between 5.19 and 6.0.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3541?

CVE-2022-3541 is a use after free vulnerability in the BPF component of the Linux Kernel.

5

What component is involved in CVE-2022-3541?

CVE-2022-3541 involves the function spl2sw_nvmem_get_mac_address in the Linux Kernel.

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