GHSA-M3MQ-X6X3-4537

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2025-12-03 21:30
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A flaw was found in multiple versions of OpenvSwitch. Specially crafted LLDP packets can cause memory to be lost when allocating data to handle specific optional TLVs, potentially causing a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Severity ?
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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  "aliases": [
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  "modified": "2025-12-03T21:30:58Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:44:47Z",
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    },
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