RHSA-2025:3970: Important: openvswitch3.1 security update
First published: Thu Apr 17 2025(Updated: )
Important: openvswitch3.1 security update
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath | ||
| redhat/openvswitch3.1 | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
| redhat/network-scripts-openvswitch3.1 | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
| redhat/openvswitch3.1-debuginfo | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
| redhat/openvswitch3.1-debugsource | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
| redhat/openvswitch3.1-devel | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
| redhat/openvswitch3.1-ipsec | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
| redhat/openvswitch3.1-test | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
| redhat/python3-openvswitch3.1 | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
| redhat/python3-openvswitch3.1-debuginfo | <3.1.0-159.el8fd | 3.1.0-159.el8fd |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:3970 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2327955
- https://issues.redhat.com/browse/FDP-1199
- https://issues.redhat.com/browse/FDP-1162
- https://issues.redhat.com/browse/FDP-1169
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2025:3970?
The severity of RHSA-2025:3970 is classified as Important.
How do I fix RHSA-2025:3970?
To fix RHSA-2025:3970, update the affected openvswitch3.1 packages to version 3.1.0-159.el8fd.
Which products are affected by RHSA-2025:3970?
RHSA-2025:3970 affects multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath products for different architectures.
What type of vulnerability is reported in RHSA-2025:3970?
RHSA-2025:3970 reports a Denial Of Service vulnerability that can be triggered by a malicious guest on hypervisors using DPDK Vhost.
Is DPDK Vhost the only component impacted by RHSA-2025:3970?
Yes, the vulnerability specifically affects the DPDK Vhost component as part of the openvswitch3.1 functionality.
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