First published: Wed Jul 03 2002(Updated: )
Cisco Aironet before 11.21 with Telnet enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a series of login attempts with invalid usernames and passwords.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Cisco Aironet AP340 | <=11.21 | |
Cisco Aironet AP350 | <=11.21 | |
Cisco Aironet AP350 | =11.21 |
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CVE-2002-0545 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2002-0545, disable Telnet access on the affected Cisco Aironet devices or upgrade to a version later than 11.21.
CVE-2002-0545 affects Cisco Aironet AP340 and AP350 models with software versions up to and including 11.21.
An attacker can exploit CVE-2002-0545 to trigger a denial of service by sending multiple invalid login attempts, causing the device to reboot.
While CVE-2002-0545 was reported years ago, it can still be a relevant threat for organizations using outdated Aironet devices.