CVE-2024-29461: An issue in Floodlight SDN OpenFlow Controller v.1.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-29461 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting open sdn controller. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2024-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: projectfloodlight

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-12 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

projectfloodlight open sdn controller DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-sdn-controller || rpm -q open-sdn-controller || open-sdn-controller --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-sdn-controller sudo apt install open-sdn-controller=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold open-sdn-controller

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list open-sdn-controller sudo dnf downgrade open-sdn-controller-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add open-sdn-controller

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-29461?

open sdn controller: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29461 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29461 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-29461 affect?

CVE-2024-29461 affects open sdn controller. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2024-29461?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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