SB2023112725 - SUSE update for openvswitch 



SB2023112725 - SUSE update for openvswitch

Published: November 27, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023112725
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5366)

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to missing verification of data authenticity when handling ICMPv6 Neighbor Advertisement packets between virtual machines. A local user can bypass OpenFlow rules and send otherwise restricted packets.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.