Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
bpf, lsm: Add check for BPF LSM return value
A bpf prog returning a positive number attached to file_alloc_security
hook makes kernel panic.
This happens because file system can not filter out the positive number
returned by the LSM prog using IS_ERR, and misinterprets this positive
number as a file pointer.
Given that hook file_alloc_security never returned positive number
before the introduction of BPF LSM, and other BPF LSM hooks may
encounter similar issues, this patch adds LSM return value check
in verifier, to ensure no unexpected value is returned.
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF) and Linux Security Module (LSM) subsystems. A privileged local attacker could exploit this by attaching a BPF program that returns a positive number to the file_alloc_security hook. This misinterpretation of the return value by the file system can lead to a kernel panic, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
Отчет
The default Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel prevents unprivileged users from being able to use eBPF by the kernel.unprivileged_bpf_disabled sysctl. This would require a privileged user with CAP_SYS_ADMIN or root to be able to abuse this flaw reducing its attack space. For the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 to confirm the current state, inspect the sysctl with the command: cat /proc/sys/kernel/unprivileged_bpf_disabled The setting of 1 would mean that unprivileged users can not use eBPF, mitigating the flaw.
Меры по смягчению последствий
To mitigate this issue, ensure that unprivileged users are prevented from using eBPF. This can be confirmed by checking the kernel.unprivileged_bpf_disabled sysctl. A value of 1 indicates that unprivileged eBPF usage is disabled, which prevents exploitation.
To check the current setting:
cat /proc/sys/kernel/unprivileged_bpf_disabled
If the value is 0, set it to 1:
echo 1 > /proc/sys/kernel/unprivileged_bpf_disabled
For persistent configuration across reboots, add or modify the following line in /etc/sysctl.d/99-sysctl.conf (or a similar sysctl configuration file):
kernel.unprivileged_bpf_disabled = 1
Then, apply the changes:
sysctl -p
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Will not fix | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Will not fix | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2025:6966 | 13.05.2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2025:6966 | 13.05.2025 |
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Дополнительная информация
Статус:
EPSS
4.4 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, lsm: Add check for BPF LSM return value A bpf prog returning a positive number attached to file_alloc_security hook makes kernel panic. This happens because file system can not filter out the positive number returned by the LSM prog using IS_ERR, and misinterprets this positive number as a file pointer. Given that hook file_alloc_security never returned positive number before the introduction of BPF LSM, and other BPF LSM hooks may encounter similar issues, this patch adds LSM return value check in verifier, to ensure no unexpected value is returned.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, lsm: Add check for BPF LSM return value A bpf prog returning a positive number attached to file_alloc_security hook makes kernel panic. This happens because file system can not filter out the positive number returned by the LSM prog using IS_ERR, and misinterprets this positive number as a file pointer. Given that hook file_alloc_security never returned positive number before the introduction of BPF LSM, and other BPF LSM hooks may encounter similar issues, this patch adds LSM return value check in verifier, to ensure no unexpected value is returned.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: b ...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, lsm: Add check for BPF LSM return value A bpf prog returning a positive number attached to file_alloc_security hook makes kernel panic. This happens because file system can not filter out the positive number returned by the LSM prog using IS_ERR, and misinterprets this positive number as a file pointer. Given that hook file_alloc_security never returned positive number before the introduction of BPF LSM, and other BPF LSM hooks may encounter similar issues, this patch adds LSM return value check in verifier, to ensure no unexpected value is returned.
EPSS
4.4 Medium
CVSS3