Packages
- dpdk - set of libraries for fast packet processing
Details
It was discovered that DPDK incorrectly handled the Vhost library checksum
offload feature. An malicious guest could possibly use this issue to cause
the hypervisor's vSwitch to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
It was discovered that DPDK incorrectly handled the Vhost library checksum
offload feature. An malicious guest could possibly use this issue to cause
the hypervisor's vSwitch to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
---|---|---|---|
24.10 oracular | dpdk – 23.11.2-0ubuntu1.1 | ||
24.04 noble | dpdk – 23.11-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
22.04 jammy | dpdk – 21.11.6-0ubuntu0.22.04.2 |
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