Unknown · Open Floodlight Sdn Controller · CVE-2024-51406
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Floodlight SDN Open Flow Controller version 1.2
**Description**
The issue allows local hosts to build fake LLDP packets, which can cause specific clusters to be missed by Floodlight. This, in turn, leads to missed hosts inside and outside the cluster. An attacker can gain elevated privileges through local privilege escalation.
**Recommendations**
For Floodlight SDN Open Flow Controller version 1.2, patch immediately to prevent local privilege escalation. Monitor for potential exploits and assess the impact on the SDN stack. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the LLDP packet handler to minimize the risk of exploitation.