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CVE-2022-48835: scsi: mpt3sas: Page fault in reply q processing

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpt3sas: Page fault in reply q processing A page fault was encountered in mpt3sas on a LUN reset error path: [ 145.763216] mpt3sas_cm1: Task abort tm failed: handle(0x0002),timeout(30) tr_method(0x0) smid(3) msix_index(0) [ 145.778932] scsi 1:0:0:0: task abort: FAILED scmd(0x0000000024ba29a2) [ 145.817307] scsi 1:0:0:0: attempting device reset! scmd(0x0000000024ba29a2) [ 145.827253] scsi 1:0:0:0: [sg1] tag#2 CDB: Receive Diagnostic 1c 01 01 ff fc 00 [ 145.837617] scsi target1:0:0: handle(0x0002), sas_address(0x500605b0000272b9), phy(0) [ 145.848598] scsi target1:0:0: enclosure logical id(0x500605b0000272b8), slot(0) [ 149.858378] mpt3sas_cm1: Poll ReplyDescriptor queues for completion of smid(0), task_type(0x05), handle(0x0002) [ 149.875202] BUG: unable to handle page fault for address: 00000007fffc445d [ 149.885617] #PF: supervisor read access in kernel mode [ 149.894346] #PF: error_code(0x0000) - not-present page [ 149.903123] PGD 0 P4D 0 [ 149.909387] Oops: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP NOPTI [ 149.917417] CPU: 24 PID: 3512 Comm: scsi_eh_1 Kdump: loaded Tainted: G S O 5.10.89-altav-1 #1 [ 149.934327] Hardware name: DDN 200NVX2 /200NVX2-MB , BIOS ATHG2.2.02.01 09/10/2021 [ 149.951871] RIP: 0010:_base_process_reply_queue+0x4b/0x900 [mpt3sas] [ 149.961889] Code: 0f 84 22 02 00 00 8d 48 01 49 89 fd 48 8d 57 38 f0 0f b1 4f 38 0f 85 d8 01 00 00 49 8b 45 10 45 31 e4 41 8b 55 0c 48 8d 1c d0 <0f> b6 03 83 e0 0f 3c 0f 0f 85 a2 00 00 00 e9 e6 01 00 00 0f b7 ee [ 149.991952] RSP: 0018:ffffc9000f1ebcb8 EFLAGS: 00010246 [ 150.000937] RAX: 0000000000000055 RBX: 00000007fffc445d RCX: 000000002548f071 [ 150.011841] RDX: 00000000ffff8881 RSI: 0000000000000001 RDI: ffff888125ed50d8 [ 150.022670] RBP: 0000000000000000 R08: 0000000000000000 R09: c0000000ffff7fff [ 150.033445] R10: ffffc9000f1ebb68 R11: ffffc9000f1ebb60 R12: 0000000000000000 [ 150.044204] R13: ffff888125ed50d8 R14: 0000000000000080 R15: 34cdc00034cdea80 [ 150.054963] FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff88dfaf200000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 [ 150.066715] CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 [ 150.076078] CR2: 00000007fffc445d CR3: 000000012448a006 CR4: 0000000000770ee0 [ 150.086887] DR0: 0000000000000000 DR1: 0000000000000000 DR2: 0000000000000000 [ 150.097670] DR3: 0000000000000000 DR6: 00000000fffe0ff0 DR7: 0000000000000400 [ 150.108323] PKRU: 55555554 [ 150.114690] Call Trace: [ 150.120497] ? printk+0x48/0x4a [ 150.127049] mpt3sas_scsih_issue_tm.cold.114+0x2e/0x2b3 [mpt3sas] [ 150.136453] mpt3sas_scsih_issue_locked_tm+0x86/0xb0 [mpt3sas] [ 150.145759] scsih_dev_reset+0xea/0x300 [mpt3sas] [ 150.153891] scsi_eh_ready_devs+0x541/0x9e0 [scsi_mod] [ 150.162206] ? __scsi_host_match+0x20/0x20 [scsi_mod] [ 150.170406] ? scsi_try_target_reset+0x90/0x90 [scsi_mod] [ 150.178925] ? blk_mq_tagset_busy_iter+0x45/0x60 [ 150.186638] ? scsi_try_target_reset+0x90/0x90 [scsi_mod] [ 150.195087] scsi_error_handler+0x3a5/0x4a0 [scsi_mod] [ 150.203206] ? __schedule+0x1e9/0x610 [ 150.209783] ? scsi_eh_get_sense+0x210/0x210 [scsi_mod] [ 150.217924] kthread+0x12e/0x150 [ 150.224041] ? kthread_worker_fn+0x130/0x130 [ 150.231206] ret_from_fork+0x1f/0x30 This is caused by mpt3sas_base_sync_reply_irqs() using an invalid reply_q pointer outside of the list_for_each_entry() loop. At the end of the full list traversal the pointer is invalid. Move the _base_process_reply_queue() call inside of the loop.

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Plain-English summary

This Linux kernel issue can crash affected systems during a SCSI device reset path in the mpt3sas storage driver. The main business risk is availability loss on Linux servers using compatible SAS/SCSI storage hardware. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a complete vendor distribution matrix.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted availability risk for Linux storage infrastructure, not a confirmed widespread exploitation emergency. Patch affected storage hosts through normal urgent maintenance, with higher priority for production systems where a kernel crash would disrupt critical services.

Technical view

The flaw is a kernel page fault in mpt3sas reply queue processing. mpt3sas_base_sync_reply_irqs() used an invalid reply_q pointer after list traversal; the fix moves _base_process_reply_queue() inside the loop. The observed crash occurs on a LUN reset error path in scsi_eh_1.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using the mpt3sas driver for SAS/SCSI controllers, especially storage-heavy servers. The bundle lists affected Linux kernel versions and stable fixes, but does not map risk to distributions or appliances.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show active exploitation, KEV listing, public exploit code, or remote attack details. The demonstrated condition is a kernel crash during SCSI error handling after task abort and device reset activity.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a kernel availability bug in mpt3sas, fixed by stable commits. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, exploitability analysis, and distribution-specific affected package data. Avoid assuming remote reachability or privilege requirements without additional vendor information.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced Linux stable fixes.
  • Prioritize hosts using mpt3sas-backed SAS or SCSI storage controllers.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for exact fixed package versions.
  • Schedule maintenance carefully for storage servers because kernel updates require reboot.
  • Monitor kernel logs for mpt3sas page faults or SCSI reset failures.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux servers with the mpt3sas module loaded.
  • Compare running kernel builds against vendor advisories and stable commit inclusion.
  • Review dmesg or system logs for matching mpt3sas page fault traces.
  • Confirm storage hosts rebooted into the fixed kernel after patching.
  • Document exceptions where vendor fixes are unavailable or pending.
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LinuxLinux711a923c14d9a48d15a30a2c085184954bf04931, 711a923c14d9a48d15a30a2c085184954bf04931, 711a923c14d9a48d15a30a2c085184954bf04931, 711a923c14d9a48d15a30a2c085184954bf04931unaffected
LinuxLinux5.10, 0, 5.10.108, 5.15.31, 5.16.17, 5.17affected
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