SB2024071767 - Improper locking in Linux kernel scsi mpt3sas driver



SB2024071767 - Improper locking in Linux kernel scsi mpt3sas driver

Published: July 17, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024071767
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48835)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the mpt3sas_base_sync_reply_irqs() function in drivers/scsi/mpt3sas/mpt3sas_base.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.