Detection MITM Attack in Multi-SDN Controller

Abstract

Software Defined Security Networking is a new method to reduce risks while ensuring maximum protection for users and networks. It offers automated and usable intelligence to preserve the security of the systems. However, we have a variety of threats targeted to the plane and interface of SDN. In this paper, we present different attacks in Software Defined Networking (SDN) layers and interfaces, proposing two scenarios in order to describe the methodology of Man In The Middle (MITM) attack in different controllers like OpenDayLight (ODL), Open Network Operating System (ONOS) and RYU. We focus on the ODL controller which is the subject of this study. Commonly investigated types of vulnerabilities on SDN controller. The simulation results indicate that the attackers can control easily the SDN Controller, and communication between control layer and infrastructure layer is not secure. This result shows that ODL is vulnerable with respect to MITM attack. In this research, many recommendation and solutions measure to prevent and detect MITM attack is presented.