RHBA-2020:5310: openvswitch2.13 bug fix and enhancement update
Open vSwitch provides standard network bridging functions and support forthe OpenFlow protocol for remote per-flow control of traffic.Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s): Bad description of the MPLS BOS field in ovs-fields(7) (BZ#1842032) Missing conflicts for older openvswitch packages (BZ#1886836) [20.I RHEL-8] Fast Datapath Release (BZ#1894090)
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What is the severity of RHBA-2020:5310?
The severity of RHBA-2020:5310 is considered moderate due to the identified bug fixes and enhancements in Open vSwitch.
How do I fix RHBA-2020:5310?
To fix RHBA-2020:5310, update to the latest version of the affected packages, specifically version 2.13.0-71.el8fd.
What packages are affected by RHBA-2020:5310?
RHBA-2020:5310 affects several packages including openvswitch2.13, network-scripts-openvswitch2.13, and python3-openvswitch2.13.
What enhancements are included in RHBA-2020:5310?
RHBA-2020:5310 includes fixes for the bad description of the MPLS BOS field in ovs-fields(7) and additional missing conflicts.
Is RHBA-2020:5310 a security vulnerability?
RHBA-2020:5310 is not classified as a security vulnerability but addresses functional bugs and improvements in Open vSwitch.