high
7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0059: Input Validation

First published: Thu Feb 05 2009(Updated: )

The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Module (WiSM), and Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controller with software 4.x before 4.2.176.0 and 5.2.x before 5.2.157.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a web authentication (aka WebAuth) session that includes a malformed POST request to login.html.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software=4.2
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Integrated Wireless LAN Controller=5.2
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software=4.1
Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless LAN Controller=4.1
Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series Wireless LAN Controller=5.2
Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series Wireless LAN Controller=4.2
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Integrated Wireless LAN Controller=4.1
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software=5.2
Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series Wireless LAN Controller=4.1
Cisco 4400 Wireless Lan Controller=4.1
Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless LAN Controller=4.2
Cisco 4400 Wireless Lan Controller=5.2
Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless LAN Controller=5.2
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Integrated Wireless LAN Controller=4.2
Cisco 4400 Wireless Lan Controller=4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0059?

    CVE-2009-0059 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0059?

    To fix CVE-2009-0059, upgrade the affected devices to software versions 4.2.176.0 or 5.2.157.0 and above.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2009-0059?

    CVE-2009-0059 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, Catalyst 6500, and Catalyst 3750 series Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers with specific software versions.

  • Can CVE-2009-0059 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0059 can be exploited remotely by attackers intending to cause a device reload.

  • What happens if CVE-2009-0059 is successfully exploited?

    Successful exploitation of CVE-2009-0059 can lead to a denial of service, resulting in a device reload and disruption of service.

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