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CVE-2022-49030: libbpf: Handle size overflow for ringbuf mmap

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libbpf: Handle size overflow for ringbuf mmap The maximum size of ringbuf is 2GB on x86-64 host, so 2 * max_entries will overflow u32 when mapping producer page and data pages. Only casting max_entries to size_t is not enough, because for 32-bits application on 64-bits kernel the size of read-only mmap region also could overflow size_t. So fixing it by casting the size of read-only mmap region into a __u64 and checking whether or not there will be overflow during mmap.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-49030 is a Linux kernel/libbpf issue in ring buffer mapping where very large size calculations can overflow. The public record does not provide CVSS, impact details, or evidence of exploitation, so urgency should be driven by kernel exposure and vendor guidance.

Executive priority

Treat this as a kernel hygiene issue until stronger impact data appears. Schedule remediation through normal kernel patch cycles, with faster handling for shared compute, developer, container, or observability hosts using BPF.

Technical view

The flaw involves size overflow during libbpf ringbuf mmap. A maximum 2GB ring buffer can make 2 * max_entries overflow u32, and 32-bit applications on 64-bit kernels can overflow size_t for the read-only mmap region. The fix uses __u64 sizing and overflow checks.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux systems with affected kernel versions or unfixed descendant builds. The sources identify Linux 5.8 through fixes around 5.10.158, 5.15.82, 6.0.12, and 6.1, but distro backport status must be verified.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation or public exploit availability. The source bundle does not describe required privileges, attack vector, or practical impact, so exploitability cannot be assessed confidently.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, exploit status, or impact statement is provided. Analysis should focus on commit lineage, affected stable branches, distro backports, and whether local workloads can reach the ringbuf mmap path.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux kernel updates containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check distribution security advisories for backported CVE-2022-49030 fixes.
  • Prioritize hosts allowing BPF/libbpf workloads or untrusted local code.
  • Avoid direct wrangler-style assumptions; follow vendor kernel guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running kernel versions across Linux hosts.
  • Confirm vendor packages include a CVE-2022-49030 fix or equivalent commits.
  • Review kernel changelogs for the referenced stable commit IDs.
  • Identify systems running BPF/libbpf ring buffer workloads.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Official CVE source material

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3Timeline events
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxbf99c936f9478a05d51e9f101f90de70bee9a89c, bf99c936f9478a05d51e9f101f90de70bee9a89c, bf99c936f9478a05d51e9f101f90de70bee9a89c, bf99c936f9478a05d51e9f101f90de70bee9a89cunaffected
LinuxLinux5.8, 0, 5.10.158, 5.15.82, 6.0.12, 6.1affected
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