kernel: net: openvswitch: reject oversized nested action attrs

A flaw was found in Open vSwitch in the Linux kernel. Improper handling of oversized nested action attributes can lead to a truncated length field, which could be exploited by a local attacker to alter kernel memory. This alteration might result in the disclosure of sensitive information or a loc...

Medium: kernel

Issue Overview: A flaw was discovered in processing setsockopt for 32 bit processes on 64 bit systems. This flaw will allow attackers to alter arbitary kernel memory when unloading a kernel module. This action is usually restricted to root-priveledged users but can also be leveraged if the kernel...