GSD-2022-1004480 scsi: ibmvfc: Allocate/free queue resource only during probe/remove
Improper resource management in the ibmvfc driver can lead to resource exhaustion or instability, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1004480?
GSD-2022-1004480 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
scsi: ibmvfc: Allocate/free queue resource only during probe/remove
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 v5.15.51 by commit 161ec2a0807ddd58bc0f24f3e1e7e3d4fef5297f, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 3034ebe26389740bb6b4a463e05afb51dc93c336. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004480?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004480?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004480 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004480 in the wild and no public exploit code.