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CVE-2007-2040

First published: Mon Apr 16 2007(Updated: )

Cisco Aironet 1000 Series and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points before 3.2.185.0, and 4.0.x before 4.0.206.0, have a hard-coded password, which allows attackers with physical access to perform arbitrary actions on the device, aka Bug ID CSCsg15192.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software>=3.2<3.2.185.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software>=4.0<4.0.206.0
Cisco Aironet 1000-series
Cisco Aironet 1500-series

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-2040?

    The severity of CVE-2007-2040 is considered high due to the presence of a hard-coded password that can allow unauthorized access to the affected devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-2040?

    To fix CVE-2007-2040, upgrade the Cisco Aironet 1000 Series and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points to firmware version 3.2.185.0 or later, or 4.0.206.0 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2007-2040?

    CVE-2007-2040 affects the Cisco Aironet 1000 Series and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points running versions prior to 3.2.185.0 and 4.0.x versions before 4.0.206.0.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-2040?

    The risks associated with CVE-2007-2040 include potential unauthorized access and arbitrary actions on the device by anyone with physical access.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-2040?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2007-2040; updating the device firmware is recommended to mitigate the vulnerability.

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