RHSA-2021:2205: Important: Red Hat OpenStack Platform 10.0 (openvswitch) security update
First published: Wed Jun 02 2021(Updated: )
Open vSwitch provides standard network bridging functions and support for<br>the OpenFlow protocol for remote per-flow control of traffic.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> buffer overflow in the lldp_decode function in daemon/protocols/lldp.c</li> (CVE-2015-8011)<br>For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS<br>score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE<br>page listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/openvswitch | <2.9.9-1.el7fd | 2.9.9-1.el7fd |
| redhat/openvswitch-debuginfo | <2.9.9-1.el7fd | 2.9.9-1.el7fd |
| redhat/openvswitch-devel | <2.9.9-1.el7fd | 2.9.9-1.el7fd |
| redhat/openvswitch-test | <2.9.9-1.el7fd | 2.9.9-1.el7fd |
| redhat/python-openvswitch | <2.9.9-1.el7fd | 2.9.9-1.el7fd |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2205?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2205 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2205?
To fix RHSA-2021:2205, update Open vSwitch to version 2.9.9-1.el7fd or later.
What is the vulnerability in RHSA-2021:2205?
RHSA-2021:2205 addresses a buffer overflow in the lldp_decode function within the Open vSwitch protocol.
Which Open vSwitch packages are affected by RHSA-2021:2205?
The affected Open vSwitch packages include openvswitch, openvswitch-debuginfo, openvswitch-devel, openvswitch-test, and python-openvswitch.
What is the CVE associated with RHSA-2021:2205?
The CVE associated with RHSA-2021:2205 is CVE-2015-8011.
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