An openvswitch security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 10 to address a heap buffer over-read in flow.c.

DLA 3168-1: openvswitch security update

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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3168-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
  https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Thorsten Alteholz
October 29, 2022   https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : openvswitch
Version : 2.10.7+ds1-0+deb10u2
CVE ID : CVE-2022-32166

An issue has been found in openvswitch, a software-based, Ethernet
virtual switch.

This issue is about a heap buffer over-read in flow.c, which could lead
to access to an unmapped region of memory. This could result in crashing
the software, memory modification, or possible remote execution.

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
2.10.7+ds1-0+deb10u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your openvswitch packages.

For the detailed security status of openvswitch please refer to
its security tracker page at:
  https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/openvswitch

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at:   https://wiki.debian.org/LTS