How severe is CVE-2015-1612?

CVE-2015-1612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-1612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1612?

CVE-2015-1612 affects Opendaylight Openflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1612?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-1612 published?

CVE-2015-1612 was published on 2017-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1612

CVE-2015-1612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opendaylight Openflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Opendaylight Openflow
Published: 2017-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1612?: 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."
How severe is CVE-2015-1612?: CVE-2015-1612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-1612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1612?: CVE-2015-1612 affects Opendaylight Openflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1612 published?: CVE-2015-1612 was published on 2017-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opendaylight:openflow:-:*:*:*:*:opendaylight:*:*

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