CVE-2009-0062: Critical severity Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Module (WiSM), and Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controller with software 4.2.173.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by escalation from the (1) Lobby Admin and (2) Local Management User privilege levels.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Modules=4.2.173.0
Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless Lan Controller=4.2.173.0
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Modules=4.2
Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless Lan Controller=4.2
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.173.0

Event History

Feb 5, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0062?

CVE-2009-0062 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its impact on the privileges of authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0062?

To fix CVE-2009-0062, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest patched version of the affected Cisco software.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0062?

CVE-2009-0062 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Modules, and Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers running specific versions of software 4.2.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2009-0062?

CVE-2009-0062 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who leverage the vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2009-0062?

The consequences of CVE-2009-0062 include unauthorized access to sensitive configurations and administrative privileges on the affected Cisco devices.

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