Vulnerability in nvme-pci: Fix abort command id

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

28/10/2021

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N/A

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No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001860: nvme-pci: Fix abort command id. Affects Kernel versions >= 240a7025a6f89f9596c36134bd07f3855c56c712, < 6fecdb5b54a5d37e5c018307ea9180502c85d158. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The nvme-pci package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) devices connected via PCI. NVMe is a protocol designed for efficient communication between the host system and solid-state drives (SSDs) over a PCI Express (PCIe) bus. The nvme-pci package is responsible for handling the communication and control of NVMe devices connected via PCI. It is an essential component for proper functioning and performance of NVMe devices in Linux systems.

Vulnerability Detail

The identified vulnerability in the nvme-pci package relates to the handling of abort commands. The issue was introduced in version v5.10.67 of the Linux Kernel and fixed in version v5.10.75. The vulnerability could potentially be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The specific technical details of the vulnerability have not been disclosed in the provided information.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.75 or later. This update includes the necessary fix for the nvme-pci package. Users can obtain the updated Kernel from the official Linux Kernel repository or through their respective Linux distribution's package management system.

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Workaround

No workaround has been mentioned in the provided information.

Conclusion

The nvme-pci package in the Linux Kernel has been identified with a vulnerability related to abort command handling. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.75 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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