RHSA-2023:0170: Important: dpdk security update

Published Jan 16, 2023
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/dpdk<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-debuginfo<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-debugsource<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-devel<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-doc<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-tools<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-debuginfo<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-debugsource<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-devel<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk-tools<21.11-2.el8_6
21.11-2.el8_6
redhat/dpdk<21.11-2.el8_6.aa
21.11-2.el8_6.aa
redhat/dpdk-debuginfo<21.11-2.el8_6.aa
21.11-2.el8_6.aa
redhat/dpdk-debugsource<21.11-2.el8_6.aa
21.11-2.el8_6.aa
redhat/dpdk-devel<21.11-2.el8_6.aa
21.11-2.el8_6.aa
redhat/dpdk-tools<21.11-2.el8_6.aa
21.11-2.el8_6.aa

Remediation

Event History

Jan 31, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:46 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:46 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0170?

The severity of RHSA-2023:0170 is classified as Important due to the denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:0170?

To fix RHSA-2023:0170, update the dpdk packages to version 21.11-2.el8_6 or later.

3

What is the impact of the vulnerability in RHSA-2023:0170?

The impact of the vulnerability in RHSA-2023:0170 is that it can lead to denial of service if a Vhost header crosses more than two descriptors and exhausts all mbufs.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0170?

The affected packages under RHSA-2023:0170 include dpdk, dpdk-devel, dpdk-tools, and related debug information packages.

5

Is there a specific version required to mitigate RHSA-2023:0170?

Yes, to mitigate RHSA-2023:0170, you should update your dpdk packages to version 21.11-2.el8_6.

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