CVE-2022-49840 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, test_run: Fix alignment problem in bpf_prog_test_run_skb() We got a syzkaller problem because of aarch64 alignment fault if KFENCE enabled. When the size from user bpf program is an odd number, like 399, 407, etc, it will cause the struct skb_shared_info's unaligned access. As seen below: BUG: KFENCE: use-after-free read in __skb_clone+0x23c/0x2a0 net/core/skbuff.c:1032 Use-after-free read at 0xffff6254fffac077 (in kfence-#213): __lse_atomic_add arch/arm64/include/asm/atomic_lse.h:26 [inline] arch_atomic_add arch/arm64/include/asm/atomic.h:28 [inline] arch_atomic_inc include/linux/atomic-arch-fallback.h:270 [inline] atomic_inc include/asm-generic/atomic-instrumented.h:241 [inline] __skb_clone+0x23c/0x2a0 net/core/skbuff.c:1032 skb_clone+0xf4/0x214 net/core/skbuff.c:1481 ____bpf_clone_redirect net/core/filter.c:2433 [inline] bpf_clone_redirect+0x78/0x1c0 net/core/filter.c:2420 bpf_prog_d3839dd9068ceb51+0x80/0x330 bpf_dispatcher_nop_func include/linux/bpf.h:728 [inline] bpf_test_run+0x3c0/0x6c0 net/bpf/test_run.c:53 bpf_prog_test_run_skb+0x638/0xa7c net/bpf/test_run.c:594 bpf_prog_test_run kernel/bpf/syscall.c:3148 [inline] __do_sys_bpf kernel/bpf/syscall.c:4441 [inline] __se_sys_bpf+0xad0/0x1634 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:4381 kfence-#213: 0xffff6254fffac000-0xffff6254fffac196, size=407, cache=kmalloc-512 allocated by task 15074 on cpu 0 at 1342.585390s: kmalloc include/linux/slab.h:568 [inline] kzalloc include/linux/slab.h:675 [inline] bpf_test_init.isra.0+0xac/0x290 net/bpf/test_run.c:191 bpf_prog_test_run_skb+0x11c/0xa7c net/bpf/test_run.c:512 bpf_prog_test_run kernel/bpf/syscall.c:3148 [inline] __do_sys_bpf kernel/bpf/syscall.c:4441 [inline] __se_sys_bpf+0xad0/0x1634 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:4381 __arm64_sys_bpf+0x50/0x60 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:4381 To fix the problem, we adjust @size so that (@size + @hearoom) is a multiple of SMP_CACHE_BYTES. So we make sure the struct skb_shared_info is aligned to a cache line.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) test run functionality has been identified, specifically in the handling of user-provided BPF program sizes. When odd-sized programs are submitted, it can cause unaligned access to the 'skb_shared_info' structure, leading to a use-after-free read error. This issue is particularly problematic on AArch64 architectures with KFENCE enabled, as it triggers an alignment fault. The vulnerability arises because the BPF program size is not properly aligned to cache line boundaries, allowing for unintentional access to freed memory.
Users can update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. Consult the Linux kernel changelog or your distribution's update guidelines for specific instructions.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 1, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/047824a730699c6c66df43306b80f700c9dfc2fd | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b597f2d6a55e9f549989913860ad5170da04964 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/730fb1ef974a13915bc7651364d8b3318891cd70 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a704dbfd3735304e261f2787c52fbc7c3884736 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3fd203f36d46aa29600a72d57a1b61af80e4a25 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e60f37a1d379c821c17b08f366412dce9ef3d99f | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eaa8edd86514afac9deb9bf9a5053e74f37edf40 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 4.12, < 4.14.300 >= 4.15, < 4.19.267 >= 4.20, < 5.4.225 >= 5.5, < 5.10.156 >= 5.11, < 5.15.80 >= 5.16, < 6.0.10 6.1 rc1 6.1 rc2 6.1 rc3 6.1 rc4 6.1 rc5 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 1, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 7, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |