Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1 scsi privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component scsi. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-50768. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component scsi. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-50768 since 12/24/2025. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/21/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 279819 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-50768), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.0.16 or 6.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch e8e9e0c28901d34beb193b5ece52eb7c656f4042/d1c8b86b4ab7e8588a8cfadbdd6f20adbb15c938/cc9befcbbb5ebce77726f938508700d913530035 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (279819) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2929). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source Linux Kernel

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 279819
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-50768

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.0.16/6.1.2
Patch: e8e9e0c28901d34beb193b5ece52eb7c656f4042/d1c8b86b4ab7e8588a8cfadbdd6f20adbb15c938/cc9befcbbb5ebce77726f938508700d913530035

Timelineinfo

12/24/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/24/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/24/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/21/2026 +118 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-50768 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-50768
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338105
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2929 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2025 15:09
Updated: 04/21/2026 08:19
Changes: 12/24/2025 15:09 (57), 12/28/2025 07:56 (2), 12/29/2025 22:39 (7), 04/21/2026 08:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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