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Linux Kernel lpfc NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's lpfc SCSI driver has been addressed, which involved a NULL pointer dereference. The issue arose because calls to the function starget_to_rport() could return NULL, leading to a potential crash. The vulnerability has been resolved by adding a check for NULL before dereferencing the rport.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a system crash due to a NULL pointer dereference.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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