CVE catalog
CVE-2017-14970
openvswitch: CVE-2017-14970
- Severity
- Medium · CVSS 5.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L - Published
- Source
- [NVD] · [CVE record]
- EPSS
- 1.24% · Oct 25, 2026
In lib/ofp-util.c in Open vSwitch (OvS) before 2.8.1, there are multiple memory leaks while parsing malformed OpenFlow group mod messages. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report, stating "it can only be triggered by an OpenFlow controller, but OpenFlow controllers have much more direct and powerful ways to force Open vSwitch to allocate memory, such as by inserting flows into the flow table."
Vulnerable and fixed packages
Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.
| Distribution | Package | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | openvswitch | sid | 4.0.0-2 | fixed |
| Debian | openvswitch | forky | 4.0.0-2 | fixed |
| Debian | openvswitch | trixie | 3.5.0-1 | fixed |
| Debian | openvswitch | bookworm | 3.1.0-2+deb12u1 | fixed |
| Debian | openvswitch | bookworm-security | 3.1.0-2+deb12u1 | fixed |
| Suse | openvswitch | linux enterprise server 12 sp3 | 2.7.0-3.10.1 | fixed |
| Suse | openvswitch | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp3 | 2.7.0-3.10.1 | fixed |
| Suse | openvswitch | linux enterprise server for raspberry pi 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.7 | fixed |
| Suse | openvswitch | linux enterprise server 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.7 | fixed |
| Suse | openvswitch-dpdk | linux enterprise server 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.8 | fixed |
| Suse | openvswitch | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.7 | fixed |
| Suse | openvswitch-dpdk | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.8 | fixed |
| Suse | openvswitch | openstack cloud 6 | 2.5.1-6.4.7 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.4.0-0ubuntu4 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.4.0-0ubuntu5 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.0~git20160129.46a88d9-0ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.0~git20160219.522aca6-0ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.0~git20160219.522aca6-0ubuntu2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.0~git20160219.522aca6-0ubuntu3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.0-0ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.4-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.9-0ubuntu0.16.04.2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.9-0ubuntu0.16.04.3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | openvswitch | pro | 2.5.9-0ubuntu0.16.04.3+esm1 | vulnerable |
Fixed-version evidence
| Distribution | Package | Type | Release | Fixed version | Urgency | Origin | Bugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | openvswitch | source | sid | 2.8.1+dfsg1-2 | unimportant | Not reported | [877543] |
| Debian | openvswitch | source | forky | 2.8.1+dfsg1-2 | unimportant | Not reported | [877543] |
| Debian | openvswitch | source | trixie | 2.8.1+dfsg1-2 | unimportant | Not reported | [877543] |
| Debian | openvswitch | source | bookworm | 2.8.1+dfsg1-2 | unimportant | Not reported | [877543] |
| Suse | openvswitch | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp3 | 2.7.0-3.10.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:3232-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | openvswitch | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp3 | 2.7.0-3.10.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:3232-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | openvswitch | rpm | linux enterprise server for raspberry pi 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.7 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2018:0311-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | openvswitch | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.7 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2018:0311-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | openvswitch-dpdk | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.8 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2018:0311-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | openvswitch | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.7 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2018:0311-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | openvswitch-dpdk | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2 | 2.5.1-25.12.8 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2018:0311-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | openvswitch | rpm | openstack cloud 6 | 2.5.1-6.4.7 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2018:0505-1 | Not reported |
OpenFactory catalog packages
[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]
- [openvswitch-common]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-doc]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-ipsec]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-pki]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-source]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-switch]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-switch-dpdk]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-test]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· all · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-testcontroller]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [openvswitch-vtep]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
- [python3-openvswitch]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (4)
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
3.1.0-2+deb12u1· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · bookworm; dsa · openvswitch · debian · 12
[Debian 13 (Trixie)]
- [openvswitch-common]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1+b1· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1+b1· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
- [openvswitch-doc]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
- [openvswitch-ipsec]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1+b1· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1+b1· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
- [openvswitch-pki]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
- [openvswitch-source]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
- [openvswitch-switch]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1+b1· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1+b1· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
- [openvswitch-switch-dpdk]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1+b1· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1+b1· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
- [openvswitch-test]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
- [openvswitch-testcontroller]Fixed
Source package: [openvswitch]
Details (2)
3.5.0-1+b1· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
3.5.0-1+b1· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.8.1+dfsg1-2dsa · openvswitch · debian · 13
Observed:
References
- [https://ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/suse-su-2017_3232-1.json]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14970]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2017:3232-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2018:0311-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2018:0505-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14970]
- [https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14970]
- [https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2017/cve-2017-14970.json]
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