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The mpls parsing tag covers discussions about the MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) parsing code in Open vSwitch (OVS), specifically the vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-38146. This bug can cause a CPU soft-lockup by driving the MPLS parsing logic into an infinite loop, leading to a denial of service. The issue affects Azure Linux images, as confirmed by Microsoft, and upstream kernel patches have been released to correct the parsing logic. Topics include the technical root cause, availability impact, and remediation steps for affected systems.
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    CVE-2025-38146 Open vSwitch MPLS Dead Loop Causes CPU Soft Locks (Azure Linux Attested)

    The Open vSwitch (OVS) MPLS parsing bug tracked as CVE-2025-38146 is a real kernel-level reliability vulnerability that can cause a CPU soft‑lockup by driving the MPLS parsing code into an infinite loop. Multiple independent trackers and downstream advisories confirm the technical root cause and...
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