RHSA-2025:3964: Important: openvswitch3.3 security update
Important: openvswitch3.3 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.Security Fix(es): dpdk: Denial Of Service from malicious guest on hypervisors using DPDK Vhost library (CVE-2024-11614) 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-2025:3964?
RHSA-2025:3964 has been classified as an important security update due to potential denial of service vulnerabilities.
How do I fix RHSA-2025:3964?
You can fix RHSA-2025:3964 by updating to openvswitch3.3 version 3.3.0-92.el9fd or later.
What products are affected by RHSA-2025:3964?
RHSA-2025:3964 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath including for IBM z Systems and RHEL Server for IBM Power LE.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in RHSA-2025:3964?
The vulnerability involves a denial of service scenario from malicious guests on hypervisors using the DPDK Vhost feature.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2025:3964 before applying the patch?
There are no recommended workarounds for vulnerability RHSA-2025:3964, so applying the update is essential.