iperf3 bug fix and enhancement update - ALBA-2020:4621

iperf3 Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/11/2020

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N/A

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Yes i

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Unrated

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Not published

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ALBA-2020:4621: iperf3 bug fix and enhancement update. Affects iperf3 versions < 3.5-6.el8. Fixed in 3.5-6.el8. How to fix ↓

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Background

iperf3 is a tool for measuring network performance. It allows users to generate TCP and UDP traffic for testing network bandwidth, latency, and packet loss. This vulnerability affects iperf3 in AlmaLinux 8. The package version 3.5-6.el8 fixes the bug and provides enhancements.

Vulnerability Detail

This vulnerability in iperf3 was identified in the ALBA-2020:4621 advisory. The bug allowed for potential security issues and performance limitations. It could have resulted in incorrect network performance measurements and potential exploitation by malicious actors. The vulnerability was introduced in version 0 of iperf3 and was fixed in version 3.5-6.el8.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

3.5-6.el8

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update iperf3

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Conclusion

The iperf3 bug fix and enhancement update (ALBA-2020:4621) addresses a vulnerability that could result in incorrect network performance measurements and potential security issues. It is recommended to update the iperf3 package to version 3.5-6.el8 to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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