Suppress a kernel complaint in qla_create_qpair() in Kernel
Summary
GSD-2022-1002207: scsi: qla2xxx: Suppress a kernel complaint in qla_create_qpair(). Affects Kernel versions < 8077a7162bc3cf658dd9ff112bc77716c08458c5. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel is a critical component of the Linux operating system that provides core functionality and interfaces with hardware devices. It manages system resources, facilitates communication between software and hardware, and ensures the stability and security of the system. The qla2xxx driver is responsible for supporting QLogic Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) in the Kernel. These HBAs enable connectivity to Fibre Channel storage networks. The qla_create_qpair() function is part of the qla2xxx driver and is used to create a new queue pair for handling I/O requests. However, there is a vulnerability in this function that can lead to a kernel complaint.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in qla_create_qpair() in the Kernel's qla2xxx driver can result in a kernel complaint. The specific details of the complaint are not provided in the vulnerability report. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability does not guarantee a security breach, but it indicates a potential weakness that could be exploited. The vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.4.189 by commit 8077a7162bc3cf658dd9ff112bc77716c08458c5.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in qla_create_qpair() in the Kernel's qla2xxx driver has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.4.189. Users are advised to update their Kernel to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The qla2xxx driver is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for QLogic Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). These HBAs enable connectivity to Fibre Channel storage networks.
qla_create_qpair() is a function in the qla2xxx driver that is used to create a new queue pair for handling I/O requests.
The impact of this vulnerability is not specified in the vulnerability report. However, it is important to note that the vulnerability has been fixed in the latest version of the Kernel.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Kernel to version v5.4.189 or later. Alternatively, users can update their Linux distribution to a version that includes the fixed Kernel version.
No workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability.
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