RHSA-2022:6506: Moderate: openvswitch2.16 security update

Published Sep 13, 2022
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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> dpdk: error recovery in mlx5 driver not handled properly, allowing for</li> denial of service (CVE-2022-28199)<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(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openvswitch2.16<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
redhat/network-scripts-openvswitch2.16<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.16-debuginfo<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.16-debugsource<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.16-devel<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.16-ipsec<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
redhat/openvswitch2.16-test<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
redhat/python3-openvswitch2.16<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
redhat/python3-openvswitch2.16-debuginfo<2.16.0-89.3.el8fd
2.16.0-89.3.el8fd

Remediation

Event History

Jun 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:49 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6506?

RHSA-2022:6506 is classified as a security vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:6506?

To fix RHSA-2022:6506, update the affected openvswitch packages to version 2.16.0-89.3.el8fd.

3

What software is affected by RHSA-2022:6506?

RHSA-2022:6506 affects openvswitch versions prior to 2.16.0-89.3.el8fd.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-28199 have related to RHSA-2022:6506?

CVE-2022-28199 could result in a denial of service due to improper error recovery in the mlx5 driver.

5

Is RHSA-2022:6506 related to Open vSwitch?

Yes, RHSA-2022:6506 pertains to vulnerabilities in Open vSwitch, specifically its handling of network control protocols.

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