Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1632528

First published: Tue Sep 25 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Open vSwitch (OvS) 2.7.x through 2.7.6. The decode_bundle function inside lib/ofp-actions.c is affected by a buffer over-read issue during BUNDLE action decoding. Upstream Patch: <a href="https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17206">https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17206</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Open vSwitch>=2.7.x<=2.7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1632528?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1632528 is considered moderate due to its potential for buffer over-read issues.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1632528?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1632528, update Open vSwitch to a version later than 2.7.6 where the vulnerability has been patched.

  • What versions of Open vSwitch are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1632528?

    Open vSwitch versions 2.7.x through 2.7.6 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1632528.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1632528?

    REDHAT-BUG-1632528 pertains to a buffer over-read issue during the decoding of BUNDLE actions in Open vSwitch.

  • Where can I find more information about REDHAT-BUG-1632528?

    Additional information about REDHAT-BUG-1632528 can be found in the Red Hat bug report and related security advisories.

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