What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0837?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0837 is classified as moderate.

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0837?

To fix RHSA-2021:0837, you should update the affected packages to version 2.11.3-83.el8fd or later.

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0837?

The affected packages for RHSA-2021:0837 include openvswitch2.11, network-scripts-openvswitch2.11, and python3-openvswitch2.11, among others.

What type of vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2021:0837?

RHSA-2021:0837 addresses a denial of service vulnerability due to limitations in OVS packet parsing in userspace.

What should I do if I cannot update the packages related to RHSA-2021:0837?

If you cannot update the packages related to RHSA-2021:0837, consider implementing temporary mitigations such as monitoring for unusual traffic patterns.

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RHSA-2021:0837

15/3/2021

RHSA-2021:0837: Moderate: openvswitch2.11 security update

First published: Mon Mar 15 2021(Updated: )

Open vSwitch provides standard network bridging functions and support for the OpenFlow protocol for remote per-flow control of traffic.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> openvswitch: limitation in the OVS packet parsing in userspace leads to DoS</li> (CVE-2020-35498)<br><li> lldp/openvswitch: denial of service via externally triggered memory leak</li> (CVE-2020-27827)<br>For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
redhat/openvswitch2.11	<2.11.3-83.el8fd	2.11.3-83.el8fd
redhat/network-scripts-openvswitch2.11	<2.11.3-83.el8fd	2.11.3-83.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11-debuginfo	<2.11.3-83.el8fd	2.11.3-83.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11-debugsource	<2.11.3-83.el8fd	2.11.3-83.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11-devel	<2.11.3-83.el8fd	2.11.3-83.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11-test	<2.11.3-83.el8fd	2.11.3-83.el8fd
redhat/python3-openvswitch2.11	<2.11.3-83.el8fd	2.11.3-83.el8fd
redhat/python3-openvswitch2.11-debuginfo	<2.11.3-83.el8fd	2.11.3-83.el8fd

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What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0837?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0837 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0837?
To fix RHSA-2021:0837, you should update the affected packages to version 2.11.3-83.el8fd or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0837?
The affected packages for RHSA-2021:0837 include openvswitch2.11, network-scripts-openvswitch2.11, and python3-openvswitch2.11, among others.
What type of vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2021:0837?
RHSA-2021:0837 addresses a denial of service vulnerability due to limitations in OVS packet parsing in userspace.
What should I do if I cannot update the packages related to RHSA-2021:0837?
If you cannot update the packages related to RHSA-2021:0837, consider implementing temporary mitigations such as monitoring for unusual traffic patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0837?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0837 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0837?
To fix RHSA-2021:0837, you should update the affected packages to version 2.11.3-83.el8fd or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0837?
The affected packages for RHSA-2021:0837 include openvswitch2.11, network-scripts-openvswitch2.11, and python3-openvswitch2.11, among others.
What type of vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2021:0837?
RHSA-2021:0837 addresses a denial of service vulnerability due to limitations in OVS packet parsing in userspace.
What should I do if I cannot update the packages related to RHSA-2021:0837?
If you cannot update the packages related to RHSA-2021:0837, consider implementing temporary mitigations such as monitoring for unusual traffic patterns.