RHSA-2023:0171: 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-2023:0171?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0171 is classified as Important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0171?
To fix RHSA-2023:0171, you should update to dpdk version 21.11-2.el8_7 or later.
What vulnerability is addressed by RHSA-2023:0171?
RHSA-2023:0171 addresses a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability caused by a flaw in dpdk when handling Vhost headers.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0171?
The affected packages include dpdk, dpdk-debuginfo, dpdk-devel, dpdk-doc, and dpdk-tools prior to version 21.11-2.el8_7.
Is RHSA-2023:0171 relevant for my system?
RHSA-2023:0171 is relevant if you are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with the specified affected dpdk packages.