RHSA-2022:6504: Moderate: openvswitch2.17 security update

Published Sep 13, 2022
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Updated

Open vSwitch provides standard network bridging functions and support forthe OpenFlow protocol for remote per-flow control of traffic.Security Fix(es): dpdk: error recovery in mlx5 driver not handled properly, allowing for denial of service (CVE-2022-28199)For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSSscore, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVEpage(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openvswitch2.17<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
redhat/network-scripts-openvswitch2.17<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.17-debuginfo<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.17-debugsource<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.17-devel<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.17-ipsec<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.17-test<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
redhat/python3-openvswitch2.17<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
redhat/python3-openvswitch2.17-debuginfo<2.17.0-37.4.el8fd
2.17.0-37.4.el8fd

Remediation

Event History

Jun 8, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:19 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6504?

The severity of RHSA-2022:6504 is classified as moderate.

2

What are the affected software versions for RHSA-2022:6504?

Affected software versions for RHSA-2022:6504 include specific packages of openvswitch2.17 up to version 2.17.0-37.4.el8fd.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2022:6504?

To fix RHSA-2022:6504, you should update to the remedied version 2.17.0-37.4.el8fd of the affected packages.

4

What type of vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2022:6504?

RHSA-2022:6504 addresses a denial of service vulnerability related to error recovery in the mlx5 driver (CVE-2022-28199).

5

Is there a specific Red Hat advisory for RHSA-2022:6504?

Yes, there is a specific Red Hat advisory for RHSA-2022:6504 that details the vulnerability and its resolution.

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