Heap-based Buffer Overflow The advisory has been revoked - it doesn't affect any version of package libbpf (opens in a new tab)
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- published2 Oct 2025
- disclosed1 Oct 2025
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 1 Oct 2025
CVE-2022-50450 (opens in a new tab)Amendment
This was deemed not a vulnerability.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow due to direct use of the e_shnum() field. An attacker can cause a heap buffer overflow by providing a crafted ELF file with manipulated section header values.
Note:
The CVE has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.