Fix crash in error case in scsi: myrs
Summary
GSD-2022-1000420: scsi: myrs: Fix crash in error case. Affects Kernel versions < 6207f35c213f6cb2fc3f13b5e77f08c710e1de19. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The scsi: myrs package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing SCSI devices. It provides support for the LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller family. The myrs driver allows the Linux Kernel to communicate with these RAID controllers and perform various operations such as disk management and data protection. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the scsi: myrs package that can lead to a crash in certain error cases.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in scsi: myrs occurs in specific error cases, where a crash can be triggered. The exact cause of the crash is not specified in the provided information. However, it is mentioned that the impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability can potentially lead to a denial of service (DoS) situation, where the affected system becomes unresponsive or crashes. The vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.24 by commit 6207f35c213f6cb2fc3f13b5e77f08c710e1de19.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No workaround is mentioned in the provided information.
Conclusion
The scsi: myrs package in the Linux Kernel has a vulnerability that can lead to a crash in certain error cases. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.24 or later to fix this vulnerability. If you have any further questions or need assistance with vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
scsi: myrs is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for the LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller family.
The impact of this vulnerability is not specified in the provided information. However, it can potentially lead to a denial of service (DoS) situation.
The provided information does not mention any known instances of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild.
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More information about the fix can be found in the commit 6207f35c213f6cb2fc3f13b5e77f08c710e1de19 in the Linux Kernel repository (https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/).
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