SB2018031621 - Input validation error in OpenFlow



SB2018031621 - Input validation error in OpenFlow

Published: March 16, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018031621
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1078)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

OpenDayLight version Carbon SR3 and earlier contain a vulnerability during node reconciliation that can result in traffic flows that should be expired or should expire shortly being re-installed and their timers reset resulting in traffic being allowed that should be expired.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.