Vulnerability in Kernel package: scsi: pm8001: Fix abort all task initialization
Summary
GSD-2022-1002249: scsi: pm8001: Fix abort all task initialization. Affects Kernel versions >= c6b9ef5779c3e1edfa9de949d2a51252bc347663, < 765674e3b30121782a2b792684554baa48c61f5e. 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 fundamental 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 is specifically responsible for handling SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) commands for the PM8001 SAS/SATA controller. This vulnerability affects the initialization of the 'abort all task' functionality within the scsi: pm8001 module.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the scsi: pm8001 module's abort all task initialization can potentially lead to security issues. Although the impact and attack plausibility have not been proven, the vulnerability could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to disrupt or manipulate SCSI commands, leading to data corruption, system instability, or unauthorized access. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.10 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.4.189.
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
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the scsi: pm8001 module in the Kernel package has a vulnerability related to the initialization of the 'abort all task' functionality. This vulnerability can potentially lead to security issues such as data corruption, system instability, or unauthorized access. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel package to version v5.4.189 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for Kernel →
FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability could include data corruption, system instability, or unauthorized access.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your system is affected by this vulnerability. Simply upload your package-lock.json file and Vulert will provide real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, a patch for this vulnerability is available in version v5.4.189 of the Linux Kernel package.
There are no known exploits for this vulnerability at the moment.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the official Linux Kernel repository (https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/) and the Vulert database (https://vulert.com).
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for Kernel.
