RHSA-2023:0167: 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.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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0167?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0167 is categorized as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0167?
To fix RHSA-2023:0167, update the dpdk packages to version 18.11.8-2.el7_9.
What does the vulnerability RHSA-2023:0167 affect?
RHSA-2023:0167 affects the dpdk packages used for fast packet processing.
What specific issue does RHSA-2023:0167 address?
RHSA-2023:0167 addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability when a Vhost header crosses more than two descriptors.
Which packages are impacted by RHSA-2023:0167?
The impacted packages by RHSA-2023:0167 include dpdk, dpdk-debuginfo, dpdk-devel, and dpdk-tools.