REDHAT-BUG-1457327
First published: Wed May 31 2017(Updated: )
In Open vSwitch while parsing an OpenFlow role status message, there is a call to the abort() function for undefined role status reasons in the function `ofp_print_role_status_message` in `lib/ofp-print.c` that may be leveraged toward a remote DoS attack by a malicious switch. References: <a href="https://mail.openvswitch.org/pipermail/ovs-dev/2017-May/332966.html">https://mail.openvswitch.org/pipermail/ovs-dev/2017-May/332966.html</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Open vSwitch |
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Reference Links
- https://mail.openvswitch.org/pipermail/ovs-dev/2017-May/332966.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=1457327
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1457327?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1457327 is classified as a potential remote denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1457327?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1457327, you should update to the latest version of Open vSwitch that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1457327?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1457327 include disruption of service due to a remote DoS attack.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1457327?
Users and systems running vulnerable versions of Open vSwitch are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1457327.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1457327?
The nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1457327 involves the abort() function being called due to undefined role status reasons, which can lead to a DoS condition.
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