Fix resource leak in case of probe failure in scsi: megaraid_sas

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/08/2021

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Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001275: scsi: megaraid_sas: Fix resource leak in case of probe failure. Affects Kernel versions < 0680db6f41920b2c91c7df3cc9cd5968701a6f74. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The scsi: megaraid_sas package is a SCSI driver for the MegaRAID SAS family of RAID controllers. It provides support for managing and controlling SCSI devices connected to these controllers. The package is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in scsi: megaraid_sas occurs in the case of probe failure. It leads to a resource leak, which can have various consequences. A resource leak can result in memory leaks, file descriptor leaks, or other types of resource leaks, causing performance degradation or denial of service. The vulnerability has been identified and fixed in the Linux Kernel version v5.10.52 by commit 0680db6f41920b2c91c7df3cc9cd5968701a6f74.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the scsi: megaraid_sas package to the fixed version v5.10.52 or later. This can be done by updating the Linux Kernel to the corresponding version. The fix ensures that the resource leak is properly handled in case of probe failure, preventing any potential issues.

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Conclusion

The vulnerability in scsi: megaraid_sas, which caused a resource leak in case of probe failure, has been fixed in the Linux Kernel version v5.10.52. It is recommended to update the package to the fixed version to ensure the proper handling of resource leaks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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