GHSA-wj6w-52qh-v4q5MediumCVSS 5.5

The check_alu_op() function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through v5.16-rc5 did...

Published
February 12, 2022
Last Modified
October 8, 2026

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📋 Description

The check_alu_op() function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through v5.16-rc5 did not properly update bounds while handling the mov32 instruction, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive address information, aka a "pointer leak."

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