CVE-2024-49891: scsi: lpfc: Validate hdwq pointers before dereferencing in reset/errata paths

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

scsi: lpfc: Validate hdwq pointers before dereferencing in reset/errata paths

When the HBA is undergoing a reset or is handling an errata event, NULL ptr dereference crashes may occur in routines such as lpfcsliflushiorings(), lpfcdevlosstmocallbk(), or lpfcaborthandler().

Add NULL ptr checks before dereferencing hdwq pointers that may have been freed due to operations colliding with a reset or errata event handler.

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.10.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:44 AM
Description
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:56 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:21 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:21 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49891?

CVE-2024-49891 has been classified as having a high severity due to the potential for system crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49891?

To fix CVE-2024-49891, update the Linux kernel to version 6.10.14 or to any version between 6.11 and 6.11.3.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-49891?

CVE-2024-49891 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.10.14 and versions between 6.11 and 6.11.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49891?

CVE-2024-49891 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that can cause system crashes.

5

When was CVE-2024-49891 disclosed?

The exact disclosure date of CVE-2024-49891 is not provided, but it pertains to a recent vulnerability resolved in the Linux kernel.

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