CVE-2024-22563: High severity Openvswitch OpenvSwitch vulnerability
Published Jan 19, 2024
·Updated
openvswitch 2.17.8 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function xmalloc in openvswitch-2.17.8/lib/util.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Openvswitch OpenvSwitch=2.17.8
Event History
Jan 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-22563?
CVE-2024-22563 is classified with a moderate severity due to the memory leak it introduces.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-22563?
To fix CVE-2024-22563, update Open vSwitch to version 2.17.9 or later where this memory leak is addressed.
3
What are the potential risks of CVE-2024-22563?
The risks of CVE-2024-22563 include increased memory consumption that could lead to application performance degradation or crashes.
4
Which versions of Open vSwitch are affected by CVE-2024-22563?
CVE-2024-22563 affects Open vSwitch version 2.17.8.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-22563?
Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2024-22563, thus upgrading is recommended.