RHSA-2023:0166: Important: dpdk security update
The dpdk packages provide the Data Plane Development Kit, which is a set of libraries and drivers for fast packet processing in the user space.<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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0166?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0166 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0166?
To fix RHSA-2023:0166, update the dpdk packages to version 19.11-6.el8_2 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2023:0166 address?
RHSA-2023:0166 addresses a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability when a Vhost header crosses more than two descriptors.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0166?
The affected packages include dpdk, dpdk-devel, dpdk-tools, and their corresponding debuginfo and debugsource packages.
Is RHSA-2023:0166 applicable to all architectures?
RHSA-2023:0166 is applicable to multiple architectures including x86_64 and ppc64le.