CVE-2026-36499 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

A missing upper-bound check in the udpif_set_threads() function of Open vSwitch v3.6.90 allows an attacker with OVSDB write access to request an excessive number of handler or revalidation threads. This can cause a denial of service (DoS) via resource exhaustion.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-770

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-36499?

CVE-2026-36499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A missing upper-bound check in the udpif_set_threads() function of Open vSwitch v3.6.90 allows an attacker with OVSDB write access to request an excessive number of handler or revalidation threads. Th...

How severe is CVE-2026-36499?

CVE-2026-36499 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-36499?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.