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Publication date: 2025-12-24

Last updated on: 2025-12-29

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: smartpqi: Correct device removal for multi-actuator devices Correct device count for multi-actuator drives which can cause kernel panics.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-24

Last Modified

2025-12-29

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-24

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2022-50768

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Currently, no data is known.

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the Linux kernel's handling of multi-actuator SCSI devices using the smartpqi driver. The issue was that the device count for multi-actuator drives was incorrect, which could lead to kernel panics due to improper device removal.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause kernel panics on systems using multi-actuator SCSI drives with the smartpqi driver. Kernel panics can lead to system crashes, downtime, and potential data loss or service interruptions.

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