RHSA-2022:4787: Moderate: openvswitch2.15 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): openvswitch2.15: DPDK: Out-of-bounds read/write in vhostusersetinflightfd() may lead to crash (CVE-2021-3839) openvswitch2.15: 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-2022:4787?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4787 is classified as moderate due to the potential for crash caused by out-of-bounds read/write.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4787?
To fix RHSA-2022:4787, update to the fixed version 2.15.0-99.el8fd for the affected packages.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2022:4787?
RHSA-2022:4787 addresses CVE-2021-3839 related to an out-of-bounds read/write in the Open vSwitch DPDK.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:4787?
Affected packages for RHSA-2022:4787 include openvswitch2.15, network-scripts-openvswitch2.15, and several variant packages.
What is Open vSwitch related to RHSA-2022:4787?
Open vSwitch is a multilayer virtual switch used to provide standard network bridging functions, and the vulnerability may lead to potential traffic control issues.