SB2025052160 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel scsi smartpqi driver
Published: May 21, 2025 Updated: May 21, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025052160
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37981)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the pqi_calculate_io_resources(), pqi_calculate_queue_resources() and pqi_ctrl_init() functions in drivers/scsi/smartpqi/smartpqi_init.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.