Vulnerability in Kernel package: scsi: pm8001: Fix abort all task initialization
Summary
GSD-2022-1001851: scsi: pm8001: Fix abort all task initialization. Affects Kernel versions >= c6b9ef5779c3e1edfa9de949d2a51252bc347663, < c8db786858d895ac58342f67767b4999ae6538fa. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The Kernel package is a crucial component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing the system's core functionality. It provides an interface between the hardware and software layers, allowing applications to communicate with the underlying hardware. The scsi: pm8001 module within the Kernel package handles SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) operations for certain SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) controllers. This vulnerability specifically affects the initialization process of aborting all tasks in the pm8001 module.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the scsi: pm8001 module's abort all task initialization process can potentially be exploited by malicious actors. It was introduced in version v3.10 of the Linux Kernel and remains present until version v5.15.33. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability are yet to be proven. However, if successfully exploited, it could lead to various security risks, including unauthorized access, data leakage, or system instability. The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.15.33 by commit c8db786858d895ac58342f67767b4999ae6538fa.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to update the Linux Kernel package to the fixed version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in the scsi: pm8001 module's abort all task initialization process poses potential security risks. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel package to version v5.15.33 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for Kernel →
FAQ
The Kernel package is a critical component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing core system functionality and providing an interface between hardware and software layers.
The scsi: pm8001 module is a part of the Kernel package and handles SCSI operations for certain SAS controllers.
The impact of this vulnerability is yet to be proven. However, if successfully exploited, it could lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or system instability.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel package to version v5.15.33 or later by following the official update process provided by your Linux distribution.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. Updating the Linux Kernel package to the fixed version is the recommended approach.
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for Kernel.
