OpenvSwitch 2.17.8 /lib/util.c xmalloc__ memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in OpenvSwitch 2.17.8. Affected by this vulnerability is the function xmalloc__ in the library /lib/util.c. The manipulation results in memory leak. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-22563. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenvSwitch 2.17.8. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function xmalloc__ in the library /lib/util.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

openvswitch 2.17.8 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function xmalloc__ in openvswitch-2.17.8/lib/util.c.

The weakness was disclosed 01/19/2024. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-22563 since 01/11/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 315
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-22563 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-22563
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-251592

Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2024 16:10
Updated: 06/02/2025 18:32
Changes: 01/19/2024 16:10 (38), 02/15/2024 13:41 (1), 02/15/2024 13:47 (11), 06/02/2025 18:32 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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