CVE-2022-50493
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Publication date: 2025-10-04
Last updated on: 2025-10-06
Assigner: kernel.org
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| linux | kernel | * |
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a flaw in the Linux kernel's qla2xxx SCSI driver where, during an I/O abort timeout, the system attempts to complete an I/O operation without verifying if it has already been completed. This can cause a crash, especially during CPU hotplug operations, due to improper handling of I/O and abort requests.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can cause the Linux kernel to crash during certain operations like CPU hotplug, potentially leading to system instability, downtime, or data loss due to improper handling of I/O abort timeouts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Linux kernel to a version where the qla2xxx driver has been fixed to properly handle I/O abort timeouts and avoid crashes during CPU hotplug operations.