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- RHSA-2022:6850
RHSA-2022:6850: Important: openvswitch2.11 security update
First published: Thu Oct 06 2022(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: DoS when a Vhost header crosses more than two descriptors and exhausts all mbufs (CVE-2022-2132)</li> 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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6850?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6850 is rated as important.
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.
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).
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.
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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