RHBA-2021:2508: openvswitch2.13 bug fix and enhancement update

Published Jun 21, 2021
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Updated

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): [RHEL8] [RFE] Transfer RAFT leadership during snapshot writing (BZ#1964573) [21.E RHEL-8] Fast Datapath Release (BZ#1964582)

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openvswitch2.13<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd
redhat/network-scripts-openvswitch2.13<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.13-debuginfo<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.13-debugsource<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.13-devel<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.13-ipsec<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.13-test<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd
redhat/python3-openvswitch2.13<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd
redhat/python3-openvswitch2.13-debuginfo<2.13.0-114.el8fd
2.13.0-114.el8fd

Remediation

Event History

Jun 21, 2021
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHBA-2021:2508?

RHBA-2021:2508 addresses significant issues in Open vSwitch but does not specify a severity level publicly.

2

How do I fix RHBA-2021:2508?

To fix RHBA-2021:2508, you need to update Open vSwitch to version 2.13.0-114.el8fd or later.

3

What packages are affected by RHBA-2021:2508?

RHBA-2021:2508 affects several packages including openvswitch2.13, network-scripts-openvswitch2.13, and python3-openvswitch2.13.

4

What enhancements are included in RHBA-2021:2508?

RHBA-2021:2508 includes bug fixes such as the improvement of RAFT leadership transfer during snapshot writing.

5

Is RHBA-2021:2508 related to security vulnerabilities?

RHBA-2021:2508 may contain enhancements related to network security but does not explicitly mention security vulnerabilities.

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