RHSA-2024:1235: Important: openvswitch3.1 security update
Important: openvswitch3.1 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-2024:1235?
The severity of RHSA-2024:1235 is classified as Important.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:1235?
To fix RHSA-2024:1235, you need to update the affected packages to version 3.1.0-96.el8fd or later.
What does RHSA-2024:1235 address?
RHSA-2024:1235 addresses a vulnerability in Open vSwitch that prevents it from recovering after malformed Geneve metadata packets.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2024:1235?
Affected packages include openvswitch3.1, network-scripts-openvswitch3.1, and python3-openvswitch3.1 among others.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2024:1235?
Currently, the recommended action is to apply the security update rather than rely on a workaround.