RHSA-2024:1234: Important: openvswitch2.17 security update
Important: openvswitch2.17 security update
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Open vSwitch provides standard network bridging functions and support for the OpenFlow protocol for remote per-flow control of traffic.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> openvswsitch: ovs-vswitch fails to recover after malformed geneve metadata packet (CVE-2023-3966)</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-2024:1234?
RHSA-2024:1234 is classified as important due to issues with Open vSwitch's recovery from malformed Geneve metadata.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:1234?
To fix RHSA-2024:1234, you should update the affected Open vSwitch packages to version 2.17.0-148.el8fd.
Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:1234?
RHSA-2024:1234 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath and its related packages.
Is there a known exploit for RHSA-2024:1234?
As of now, there are no public exploits reported for the vulnerabilities fixed in RHSA-2024:1234.
What functions does Open vSwitch provide that are impacted by RHSA-2024:1234?
Open vSwitch provides standard network bridging functions and support for the OpenFlow protocol, both of which are impacted by the vulnerability.