SB20260917117 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel scsi qla2xxx driver

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SB20260917117 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel scsi qla2xxx driver

Published: September 17, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260917117
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89842)

CWE-ID: CWE-754 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to trigger an unintended firmware doorbell write.

The vulnerability exists due to improper firmware state validation in qla_nvme_xmt_ls_rsp and qla2xxx_process_purls_pkt when handling NVMe LS responses or PURLS packets while firmware is stopped or resetting. A local user can cause an LS reject IOCB to be emitted to trigger an unintended firmware doorbell write.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References