CVE-2025-21957: scsi: qla1280: Fix kernel oops when debug level > 2
Published Apr 1, 2025
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
scsi: qla1280: Fix kernel oops when debug level > 2
A null dereference or oops exception will eventually occur when qla1280.c driver is compiled with DEBUGQLA1280 enabled and qldebuglevel > 2. I think its clear from the code that the intention here is sgdmalen(s) not length of sgnext(s) when printing the debug info.
Affected Software
225 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.4.292
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.236
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.180
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.132
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.84
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.20
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-3<5.15.180.1-1
5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1<5.15.180.1-1
5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.85.1-2<6.6.85.1-2
6.6.85.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.82.1-1<6.6.85.1-2
6.6.85.1-2
ubuntu/linux*
ubuntu/linux-aws*
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-lts-xenial*
ubuntu/linux*
ubuntu/linux-aws*
ubuntu/linux-aws-hwe*
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-gcp*
ubuntu/linux-hwe*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-kvm*
ubuntu/linux-oracle*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux*
ubuntu/linux-aws*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.4<5.4.0-1147.157~18.04.1
5.4.0-1147.157~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-azure-4.15*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.4<5.4.0-1152.159~18.04.1
5.4.0-1152.159~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*
ubuntu/linux-gcp*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-4.15*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.4<5.4.0-1150.159~18.04.1
5.4.0-1150.159~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-hwe*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.4<5.4.0-218.238~18.04.1
5.4.0-218.238~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.4<5.4.0-1093.98~18.04.1
5.4.0-1093.98~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-kvm*
ubuntu/linux-oem*
ubuntu/linux-oracle*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.4<5.4.0-1145.155~18.04.1
5.4.0-1145.155~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-raspi-5.4<5.4.0-1130.143~18.04.1
5.4.0-1130.143~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux<5.4.0-218.238
5.4.0-218.238
ubuntu/linux-aws<5.4.0-1147.157
5.4.0-1147.157
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.15<5.15.0-1086.93~20.04.1
5.15.0-1086.93~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure<5.4.0-1152.159
5.4.0-1152.159
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15<5.15.0-1091.100~20.04.1
5.15.0-1091.100~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*
ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.4.0-1106.113
5.4.0-1106.113
ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.4.0-1150.159
5.4.0-1150.159
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.15<5.15.0-1085.94~20.04.1
5.15.0-1085.94~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-gke*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-142.152~20.04.1
5.15.0-142.152~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.4.0-1093.98
5.4.0-1093.98
ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.15<5.15.0-1078.81~20.04.1
5.15.0-1078.81~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15<5.15.0-1083.89~20.04.1
5.15.0-1083.89~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-iot<5.4.0-1051.54
5.4.0-1051.54
ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.4.0-1134.143
5.4.0-1134.143
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-142.152~20.04.1
5.15.0-142.152~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15<5.15.0-1039.39~20.04.1
5.15.0-1039.39~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*
ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.4.0-1145.155
5.4.0-1145.155
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15<5.15.0-1083.89~20.04.1
5.15.0-1083.89~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.4.0-1130.143
5.4.0-1130.143
ubuntu/linux-raspi2*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.15<5.15.0-1081.85~20.04.1
5.15.0-1081.85~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.4.0-1065.69
5.4.0-1065.69
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<5.4.0-1147.157+fips1
5.4.0-1147.157+fips1
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<5.4.0-1153.160+fips1
5.4.0-1153.160+fips1
ubuntu/linux-fips<5.4.0-1121.131
5.4.0-1121.131
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.4.0-1150.159+fips1
5.4.0-1150.159+fips1
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-142.152
5.15.0-142.152
ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws<5.15.0-1086.93
5.15.0-1086.93
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.8<6.8.0-1039.41~22.04.1
6.8.0-1039.41~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1091.100
5.15.0-1091.100
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.8<6.8.0-1036.42~22.04.1
6.8.0-1036.42~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<5.15.0-1091.100.1
5.15.0-1091.100.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1085.94
5.15.0-1085.94
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.8<6.8.0-1040.42~22.04.1
6.8.0-1040.42~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-gke<5.15.0-1083.89
5.15.0-1083.89
ubuntu/linux-gkeop<5.15.0-1068.76
5.15.0-1068.76
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-85.85~22.04.1
6.8.0-85.85~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.15.0-1078.81
5.15.0-1078.81
ubuntu/linux-ibm-6.8<6.8.0-1037.37~22.04.1
6.8.0-1037.37~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg<5.15.0-1081.87
5.15.0-1081.87
ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.15.0-1082.87
5.15.0-1082.87
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-142.152
5.15.0-142.152
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-84.84.1~22.04.1
6.8.0-84.84.1~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-nvidia<5.15.0-1080.81
5.15.0-1080.81
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.8<6.8.0-1039.42~22.04.1
6.8.0-1039.42~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<5.15.0-1039.39
5.15.0-1039.39
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-igx<5.15.0-1028.28
5.15.0-1028.28
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.15.0-1083.89
5.15.0-1083.89
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8<6.8.0-1037.38~22.04.1
6.8.0-1037.38~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1080.83
5.15.0-1080.83
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.8<6.8.0-84.84~22.04.1
6.8.0-84.84~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.15.0-1050.54
5.15.0-1050.54
ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.15.0-1069.71
5.15.0-1069.71
ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime<5.15.0-1079.81
5.15.0-1079.81
ubuntu/linux-realtime<5.15.0-1086.95
5.15.0-1086.95
ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.8<6.8.1-1034.35~22.04.1
6.8.1-1034.35~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<5.15.0-1086.93+fips1
5.15.0-1086.93+fips1
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<5.15.0-1091.100+fips1
5.15.0-1091.100+fips1
ubuntu/linux-fips<5.15.0-142.152+fips1
5.15.0-142.152+fips1
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.15.0-1085.94+fips1
5.15.0-1085.94+fips1
ubuntu/linux<6.8.0-84.84
6.8.0-84.84
ubuntu/linux-aws<6.8.0-1039.41
6.8.0-1039.41
ubuntu/linux-azure<6.8.0-1038.44
6.8.0-1038.44
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11<6.11.0-1018.18~24.04.1
6.11.0-1018.18~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia<6.8.0-1025.27
6.8.0-1025.27
ubuntu/linux-gcp<6.8.0-1040.42
6.8.0-1040.42
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6.11.0-1016.16~24.04.1
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6.8.0-1036.40
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6.11.0-28.28~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-ibm<6.8.0-1037.37
6.8.0-1037.37
ubuntu/linux-intel*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<6.8.0-84.84.1
6.8.0-84.84.1
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6.11.0-1015.16~24.04.2
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6.8.0-1039.42.1
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6.8.0-1010.10
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6.11.0-1024.24
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*
ubuntu/linux-oracle<6.8.0-1037.38
6.8.0-1037.38
ubuntu/linux-raspi<6.8.0-1039.43
6.8.0-1039.43
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ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-xilinx<6.8.0-1018.19
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6.8.0-2030.31
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6.8.0-1039.41+fips1
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6.8.0-1040.46+fips1
ubuntu/linux-fips<6.8.0-84.84+fips1
6.8.0-84.84+fips1
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<6.8.0-1040.42+fips1
6.8.0-1040.42+fips1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.180.1-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.85.1-2
Event History
Apr 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21957?
CVE-2025-21957 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a kernel oops or null dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-21957?
To mitigate CVE-2025-21957, users should disable DEBUG_QLA1280 or lower the ql_debug_level to 2 or below.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2025-21957 on Linux kernel functionality?
CVE-2025-21957 can lead to instability in the Linux kernel, causing crashes or unexpected behavior when the qla1280 driver is used.
4
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-21957?
CVE-2025-21957 affects Linux kernels where the qla1280 driver is compiled with debug options enabled.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-21957?
The nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-21957 involves a null dereference error occurring when specific debug levels are set in the qla1280 driver.