CVE-2020-18685: Input Validation

Published Sep 30, 2021
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Updated

Floodlight through 1.2 has poor input validation in checkFlow in StaticFlowEntryPusherResource.java because of unchecked prerequisites related to TCP or UDP ports, or group or table IDs.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Atlassian Floodlight<=1.2

Event History

Sep 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:18 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-18685?

CVE-2020-18685 is a vulnerability in Floodlight 1.2 that has poor input validation in the checkFlow function in StaticFlowEntryPusherResource.java, allowing unchecked prerequisites related to TCP or UDP ports, or group or table IDs.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-18685?

CVE-2020-18685 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2020-18685 affect Atlassian Floodlight?

CVE-2020-18685 affects Atlassian Floodlight versions up to and including 1.2.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2020-18685?

CVE-2020-18685 is associated with CWE-20.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-18685?

To fix CVE-2020-18685, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Floodlight that addresses the input validation issue.

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