RHSA-2022:6850: Important: openvswitch2.11 security update

Published Oct 6, 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: DoS when a Vhost header crosses more than two descriptors and exhausts all mbufs (CVE-2022-2132) 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.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openvswitch2.11<2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11-debuginfo<2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11-devel<2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
redhat/openvswitch2.11-test<2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
redhat/python-openvswitch2.11<2.11.3-96.2.el7fd
2.11.3-96.2.el7fd

Remediation

Event History

Apr 2, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:59 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6850?

The severity of RHSA-2022:6850 is rated as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:6850?

To fix RHSA-2022:6850, you should update the Open vSwitch packages to version 2.11.3-96.2.el7fd.

3

What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2022:6850?

RHSA-2022:6850 addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability caused by a Vhost header crossing multiple descriptors (CVE-2022-2132).

4

What software packages are affected by RHSA-2022:6850?

The affected software packages include openvswitch2.11, openvswitch2.11-debuginfo, openvswitch2.11-devel, openvswitch2.11-test, and python-openvswitch2.11.

5

Is a reboot required after applying the fix for RHSA-2022:6850?

No, a reboot is not required after applying the fix for RHSA-2022:6850.

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