CVE-2022-50768
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.
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.0
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.0.16,
6.1.2,
6.2
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2022-50768 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc9befcbbb5ebce77726f938508700d913530035
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1c8b86b4ab7e8588a8cfadbdd6f20adbb15c938
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8e9e0c28901d34beb193b5ece52eb7c656f4042
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2022-50768?
CVE-2022-50768 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.0 onward and has been patched in 6.0.16, 6.1.2 and 6.2. CVE-2022-50768 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-50768?
Yes — CVE-2022-50768 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.0.16, 6.1.2 and 6.2. If you are running Linux kernel 6.0 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2022-50768 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2022-50768 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.