GSD-2022-1000972 scsi: lpfc: Fix unload hang after back to back PCI EEH faults
A flaw in the Linux kernel lpfc driver causes a hang during unload after consecutive PCI EEH faults, leading to denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000972?
GSD-2022-1000972 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
scsi: lpfc: Fix unload hang after back to back PCI EEH faults
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.17.4 by commit d0b040c2297c13bd2b00a84556dd6104771dc171. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000972?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000972?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000972 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1000972 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000972 in the wild and no public exploit code.