RHSA-2022:4786: Moderate: openvswitch2.13 security update
Open vSwitch provides standard network bridging functions and support for the OpenFlow protocol for remote per-flow control of traffic.Security Fix(es): openvswitch2.13: DPDK: Out-of-bounds read/write in vhostusersetinflightfd() may lead to crash (CVE-2021-3839) openvswitch2.13: DPDK: Sending vhost-user-inflight type messages could lead to DoS (CVE-2022-0669) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:4786?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4786 is classified as important due to the potential for crashes resulting from out-of-bounds read/write issues.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4786?
To fix RHSA-2022:4786, you should upgrade to version 2.13.0-180.el8fd of the affected Open vSwitch packages.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:4786?
RHSA-2022:4786 addresses a vulnerability in openvswitch2.13 related to an out-of-bounds read/write in the vhost_user_set_inflight_fd() function.
What are the affected packages in RHSA-2022:4786?
Affected packages in RHSA-2022:4786 include openvswitch2.13, network-scripts-openvswitch2.13, and python3-openvswitch2.13 among others.
Is RHSA-2022:4786 specific to a certain version of Open vSwitch?
Yes, RHSA-2022:4786 specifically affects Open vSwitch version 2.13.0-180.el8fd.