GSD-2022-1006421 scsi: mpt3sas: Fix use-after-free warning

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the mpt3sas SCSI driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1006421?

GSD-2022-1006421 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 2 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

scsi: mpt3sas: Fix use-after-free warning

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 v5.4.213 by commit 5682c94644fde72f72bded6580c38189ffc856b5. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006421?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006421?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2022-1006421 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006421 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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