CVE-2015-1612: Openflowplugin OpenFlow Plugin For OpenDaylight LLDP Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f2x4-547g-rp95
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1612 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) openflow plugin for opendaylight lldp vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Openflowplugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves openflow plugin for opendaylight lldp relay. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.6-Helium-SR3.

CVE-2015-1612 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1612
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f2x4-547g-rp95
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Openflowplugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2015-1612

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openflowplugin dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.opendaylight.openflowplugin:openflowplugin fixed: 0.0.6-Helium-SR3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opendaylight.openflowplugin</groupId>
    <artifactId>openflowplugin</artifactId>
    <version>0.0.6-Helium-SR3</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opendaylight.openflowplugin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-1612, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opendaylight.openflowplugin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openflowplugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.6-Helium-SR3), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opendaylight.openflowplugin command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Openflowplugin, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

OpenFlow plugin for OpenDaylight before Helium SR3 allows remote attackers to spoof the SDN topology and affect the flow of data, related to the reuse of LLDP packets, aka "LLDP Relay."

CVE-2015-1612 Affected Openflowplugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.6-Helium-SR3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opendaylight.openflowplugin:openflowplugin
maven/org.opendaylight.openflowplugin/openflowplugin
Maven
< 0.0.6-Helium-SR3
0.0.6-Helium-SR3

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1612 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1612
git.opendaylight.org/gerrit/ WEB
https://git.opendaylight.org/gerrit/#/c/16193
git.opendaylight.org/gerrit/ WEB
https://git.opendaylight.org/gerrit/#/c/16208
Openflowplugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opendaylight/openflowplugin
Openflowplugin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20150510044305/https://wiki.opendaylight.org/view/Security_Advisories#.5BModerate.5D_CVE-2015-1611_CVE-2015-1612_openflowplugin:_topology_spoofing_via_LLDP
web.archive.org/web/20150701104709/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20150701104709/https://www.internetsociety.org/sites/default/files/10_4_2.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1612?
CVE-2015-1612 is a security vulnerability in Openflowplugin involving OpenFlow plugin for OpenDaylight LLDP Relay under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Openflowplugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.6-Helium-SR3 across affected packages: org.opendaylight.openflowplugin:openflowplugin.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1612?
Upgrading to 0.0.6-Helium-SR3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openflowplugin affected?
Yes, org.opendaylight.openflowplugin:openflowplugin is affected in releases prior to 0.0.6-Helium-SR3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.6-Helium-SR3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1612?
CVE-2015-1612 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1612?
CVE-2015-1612 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-1612?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opendaylight.openflowplugin'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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