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CVE-2022-49504

5.5 · MEDIUM
Published Feb 26, 2025 linux EPSS 0.23% (13th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-49504 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on February 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

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

scsi: lpfc: Inhibit aborts if external loopback plug is inserted

After running a short external loopback test, when the external loopback is

removed and a normal cable inserted that is directly connected to a target

device, the system oops in the llpfc_set_rrq_active() routine.

When the loopback was inserted an FLOGI was transmit. As we're looped back,

we receive the FLOGI request. The FLOGI is ABTS'd as we recognize the same

wppn thus understand it's a loopback. However, as the ABTS sends address

information the port is not set to (fffffe), the ABTS is dropped on the

wire. A short 1 frame loopback test is run and completes before the ABTS

times out. The looback is unplugged and the new cable plugged in, and the

an FLOGI to the new device occurs and completes. Due to a mixup in ref

counting the completion of the new FLOGI releases the fabric ndlp. Then the

original ABTS completes and references the released ndlp gen

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 0, < 5.18.3 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49504?

CVE-2022-49504 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on February 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-49504?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-49504?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-49504?

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