Fix a deadlock in RDMA/ib_srp
Summary
GSD-2022-1000930: RDMA/ib_srp: Fix a deadlock. Affects Kernel versions >= ef6c49d87c3418c442a22e55e3ce2f91b163d69e, < 4752fafb461821f8c8581090c923ababba68c5bd. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The RDMA/ib_srp package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for SCSI RDMA Protocol (SRP) over InfiniBand. It allows for high-performance, low-latency communication between storage devices and servers. The package is widely used in data centers and cloud environments.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in RDMA/ib_srp is a deadlock issue that can lead to system instability and potential denial of service. The deadlock occurs due to a flaw in the code that handles certain operations, causing a situation where multiple threads are waiting for each other indefinitely. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a system crash or disrupt the normal operation of the affected system.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the provided fix to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Conclusion
The RDMA/ib_srp package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a deadlock issue that can lead to system instability and potential denial of service. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.14.269 or later to fix this vulnerability. No known workarounds are available. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
RDMA/ib_srp is a component of the Linux Kernel that enables SCSI RDMA Protocol (SRP) over InfiniBand, facilitating high-performance storage communication.
The vulnerability can lead to system instability, potential denial of service, and disruption of normal system operation.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v4.14.269 or later by applying commit 4752fafb461821f8c8581090c923ababba68c5bd from the official Linux Kernel repository.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. Applying the provided fix is necessary.
For more details, refer to the vulnerability report at the Cloud Security Alliance's GSD database: https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1000xxx/GSD-2022-1000930.json
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