PT-2021-29624

Published

2021-08-03

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Updated

2021-08-03

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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.13.6
Description The issue is related to a use-after-free in bpf xdp link release. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. It was introduced in version v5.9 and fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.13.6.
Recommendations For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.13.6, update to version v5.13.6 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of bpf xdp link release until a patch is available.
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Related identifiers
UVI-2021-1001159
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