Vulnerability in openvswitch: Fix setting ipv6 fields causing hw csum failure
Summary
GSD-2022-1000809: openvswitch: Fix setting ipv6 fields causing hw csum failure. Affects Kernel versions >= 3fdbd1ce11e5c0d7cafbe44c942c5cad61113d7b, < f941104aa116aaa7d80e3b72d776494136f1c466. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Openvswitch is a software-based virtual switch that is commonly used in virtualized environments. It provides network connectivity between virtual machines and physical networks. The vulnerability in openvswitch affects the handling of ipv6 fields, which can lead to hardware checksum failures. This vulnerability was introduced in version v3.8 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.15.26.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in openvswitch occurs when setting ipv6 fields, causing hardware checksum failures. This can lead to network connectivity issues and potential security risks. The exact impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.26.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to update to the fixed version of the Linux Kernel.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in openvswitch that caused hardware checksum failures when setting ipv6 fields has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.26. It is important to update to the fixed version to ensure network connectivity and mitigate potential security risks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Openvswitch is a software-based virtual switch used in virtualized environments to provide network connectivity between virtual machines and physical networks.
The vulnerability can cause hardware checksum failures and network connectivity issues.
To fix this vulnerability, update to the latest version of the Linux Kernel (v5.15.26 or later).
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. Updating to the fixed version is the recommended solution.
For more information, you can refer to the vulnerability details in the Open Source Vulnerability format or consult the references provided.
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