SB2025071198 - Input validation error in Linux kernel scsi smartpqi driver
Published: July 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025071198
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38288)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the pqi_is_parity_write_stream() and pqi_scsi_queue_command() functions in drivers/scsi/smartpqi/smartpqi_init.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.