MEDIUM CVSS 6.3
Published: 2024-04-12

CVE-2024-29461

projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller Security Advisory (CVE-2024-29461)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-29461 impacting projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An issue in Floodlight SDN OpenFlow Controller v.1.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the datapath id component.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product projectfloodlight / open_sdn_controller
Affected Versions 1.2
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-29461 impacting projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-29461.yaml
id: cve-2024-29461

info:
  name: projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-29461 affecting projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller.
    Evaluation: An issue in Floodlight SDN OpenFlow Controller v.1.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the datapath id component....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-29461
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 6.3
    cve-id: CVE-2024-29461
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2024-29461,projectfloodlight,open_sdn_controller,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "open_sdn_controller"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-29461.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-29461
# Target: projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller | CVSS: 6.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-29461 (projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller scope (1.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-29461.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-29461
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install open_sdn_controller 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade open_sdn_controller 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update open_sdn_controller

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i open_sdn_controller 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i open_sdn_controller

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-29461 in projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update projectfloodlight open_sdn_controller packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-29461?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-29461?

CVE-2024-29461 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-29461
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor projectfloodlight
Product open_sdn_controller
Published 2024-04-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L