RHSA-2025:3970: 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.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-2025:3970?
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.