Floodlight Controller
CVE-2018-1000617
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
Atlassian Floodlight Atlassian Floodlight Controller version 1.2 and earlier versions contains a Denial of Service vulnerability in Forwarding module that can result in Improper type cast in Forwarding module allows remote attackers to cause a DoS(thread crash).. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity (Remote attack).
AnalysisAI
Atlassian Floodlight Atlassian Floodlight Controller version 1.2 and earlier versions contains a Denial of Service vulnerability in Forwarding module that can result in Improper type cast in. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. Atlassian Floodlight Atlassian Floodlight Controller version 1.2 and earlier versions contains a Denial of Service vulnerability in Forwarding module that can result in Improper type cast in Forwarding module allows remote attackers to cause a DoS(thread crash).. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity (Remote attack). Affected products include: Atlassian Floodlight Controller. Version information: version 1.2.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
Same weakness CWE-20 – Improper Input Validation
View allSame technique Denial Of Service
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External POC / Exploit Code
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