CVE-2022-50744

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)

Description The Linux kernel contains a flaw within the lpfc (Link Physical Control) SCSI driver. Specifically, a hard lockup can occur when reading the rx monitor file from debugfs during I/O operations. This is due to the spin lock bh in lpfc rx monitor report not adequately protecting against timer interrupts. The issue manifests as a kernel panic, potentially halting system operation. The vulnerable function is lpfc rx monitor report. The affected file is /sys/kernel/debug/lpfc/fnX/rx monitor.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.