7.5
CWE
401
EPSS
0.046%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-22563

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Open vSwitch=2.17.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-22563?

    CVE-2024-22563 is classified with a moderate severity due to the memory leak it introduces.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which versions of Open vSwitch are affected by CVE-2024-22563?

    CVE-2024-22563 affects Open vSwitch version 2.17.8.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-22563?

    Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2024-22563, thus upgrading is recommended.

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