Vulnerability in Cloudbase Open_vswitch

CVE-2023-1668

A flaw was found in openvswitch (OVS). When processing an IP packet with protocol 0, OVS will install the datapath flow without the action modifying the IP header. This issue results (for both kernel and userspace datapath) in installing a…

EPSS: 0.012 (64.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1668?
CVE-2023-1668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloudbase Open_vswitch, classified under Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2023-04-10.
How severe is CVE-2023-1668?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-1668 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.