CVE-2015-6569: Race Condition
First published: Wed Feb 21 2018(Updated: )
Race condition in the LoadBalancer module in the Atlassian Floodlight Controller before 1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and thread crash) via a state manipulation attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian Floodlight | <1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-6569?
CVE-2015-6569 refers to a race condition vulnerability in the LoadBalancer module in the Atlassian Floodlight Controller before version 1.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-6569?
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting the race condition, resulting in a NULL pointer dereference and thread crash.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-6569?
Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability by performing a state manipulation attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6569?
The severity of CVE-2015-6569 is medium, with a CVSS severity score of 5.9.
How can I fix CVE-2015-6569?
Update to Atlassian Floodlight Controller version 1.2 or later to fix the vulnerability.
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