Fix scheduling while atomic vulnerability in Kernel
Summary
GSD-2022-1002036: scsi: qla2xxx: Fix scheduling while atomic. Affects Kernel versions < 7fef50214dd04427233a2e66cd624d468e67aecb. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel is a critical component of the Linux operating system that manages system resources and facilitates communication between hardware and software. It provides essential functionalities for the proper functioning of the system. The qla2xxx driver is responsible for handling SCSI host bus adapters manufactured by QLogic. These adapters enable communication between the system and SCSI devices such as hard drives and tape drives.
Vulnerability Detail
The fix scheduling while atomic vulnerability in the qla2xxx driver of the Kernel allows for improper scheduling while in an atomic context. This vulnerability can potentially lead to race conditions and other concurrency issues, which may result in system instability, crashes, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability has been addressed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.110 by commit 7fef50214dd04427233a2e66cd624d468e67aecb.
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 update the Kernel to the fixed version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The fix scheduling while atomic vulnerability in the qla2xxx driver of the Kernel can lead to system instability, crashes, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. It is crucial to update the Kernel to version v5.10.110 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to race conditions and other concurrency issues, potentially resulting in system instability, crashes, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.110 by commit 7fef50214dd04427233a2e66cd624d468e67aecb. It is recommended to update the Kernel to this version or later.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update the Kernel to the fixed version as soon as possible.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1002036 JSON report available at https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1002xxx/GSD-2022-1002036.json.
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