CVE-2017-14970 describes multiple memory leaks in Open vSwitch (OvS) versions prior to 2.8.1, specifically within the lib/ofp-util.c component, triggered by malformed OpenFlow group mod messages. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.9 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with high availability impact, though the vendor notes it requires an OpenFlow controller, which has more direct methods to consume memory. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openvswitch:openvswitch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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