CVE-2017-9265
First published: Mon May 29 2017(Updated: )
In Open vSwitch (OvS) v2.7.0, there is a buffer over-read while parsing the group mod OpenFlow message sent from the controller in `lib/ofp-util.c` in the function `ofputil_pull_ofp15_group_mod`.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Open vSwitch | =2.7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://mail.openvswitch.org/pipermail/ovs-dev/2017-May/332965.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1456797
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2418
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2553
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2648
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2665
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2692
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2698
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2727
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1457335
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9265?
CVE-2017-9265 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer over-reads.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9265?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9265, upgrade Open vSwitch to version 2.7.1 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-9265?
CVE-2017-9265 specifically affects Open vSwitch version 2.7.0.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9265?
CVE-2017-9265 is a buffer over-read vulnerability occurring in the parsing of OpenFlow messages within Open vSwitch.
Is CVE-2017-9265 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2017-9265 may potentially be exploited remotely depending on the configuration and access controls of the Open vSwitch installation.
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