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qla1280

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The qla1280 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel driver for QLogic 12xx-series SCSI and Fibre Channel devices. Content includes security vulnerabilities such as CVE-2025-21957, a null-pointer dereference in the driver's debug path that can cause a kernel oops and denial of service when debug level exceeds 2. Topics also involve upstream patches, kernel stability, and driver maintenance. While the tag is Linux-focused, it is relevant to Windows users running virtualized or dual-boot environments that interact with QLogic hardware.
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    CVE-2025-21957 Upstream Debug Patch Prevents NULL Dereference in qla1280 Linux Driver

    A small, targeted fix landed upstream this spring to close CVE-2025-21957 — a null‑dereference in the Linux SCSI qla1280 driver that can trigger a kernel oops (and therefore a denial-of-service) when the driver is built with its debugging path enabled and the runtime debug level exceeds 2...
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