Vulnerability in Kernel package: scsi: qedf: Add stag_work to all the vports
Summary
GSD-2022-1000363: scsi: qedf: Add stag_work to all the vports. Affects Kernel versions < aa7352aa155e19815b41f09f114fe9f110fde4d8. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel package is a critical component of the Linux operating system. It provides the core functionality and interfaces for various hardware devices and software components. The scsi subsystem within the Kernel is responsible for handling SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) devices, which are commonly used for storage and other peripheral devices. The qedf driver is a specific component within the scsi subsystem that provides support for QLogic Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). The vulnerability in question involves the lack of stag_work initialization in all the virtual ports (vports) managed by the qedf driver.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the missing stag_work initialization in the qedf driver for all vports. This omission could potentially lead to security issues, although the exact impact and attack vectors have not been proven. The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.10.101 by commit aa7352aa155e19815b41f09f114fe9f110fde4d8. It is crucial to update to this version or a later one to mitigate the vulnerability.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The vulnerability in the Kernel package's qedf driver, which involves the missing stag_work initialization in vports, has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.10.101. It is crucial to update to this version or a newer one to mitigate the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The exact impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven. However, it is advisable to apply the fix as soon as possible to prevent potential security issues.
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No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Kernel package to the fixed version.
The vulnerability is present in versions of the Kernel package prior to v5.10.101. It has been fixed in this version and later releases.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1000363 entry of the GSD database maintained by the Cloud Security Alliance. The source link is available at https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1000xxx/GSD-2022-1000363.json.
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