CVE-2009-1164: High severity cisco 4200 wireless lan controller vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2009

Updated

The administrative web interface on the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platform 4.2 before 4.2.205.0 and 5.x before 5.2.178.0, as used in Cisco 1500 Series, 2000 Series, 2100 Series, 4100 Series, 4200 Series, and 4400 Series Wireless Services Modules (WiSM), WLC Modules for Integrated Services Routers, and Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed response to a (1) HTTP or (2) HTTPS authentication request, aka Bug ID CSCsx03715.

Affected Software

25 affected components

cisco Cisco 4200 Wireless Lan Controller=5.2

cisco Cisco 4400 Wireless Lan Controller=4.2

cisco Cisco 2000 Wireless Lan Controller=5.2

cisco Cisco 2100 Wireless Lan Controller=5.2

cisco Cisco 4400 Wireless Lan Controller=5.2

cisco Catalyst 3750G

cisco Cisco 1500 Wireless Lan Controller=5.2

cisco Cisco 2100 Wireless Lan Controller=5.0

cisco Cisco 4100 Wireless Lan Controller=5.2

cisco Cisco 4100 Wireless Lan Controller=5.0

cisco Cisco 2000 Wireless Lan Controller=4.2

cisco Cisco 2100 Wireless Lan Controller=5.1

cisco Cisco 4200 Wireless Lan Controller=5.0

cisco Cisco 4100 Wireless Lan Controller=4.2

cisco Cisco 2000 Wireless Lan Controller=5.1

cisco Cisco 1500 Wireless Lan Controller=5.1

cisco Cisco 4200 Wireless Lan Controller=4.2

cisco Cisco 1500 Wireless Lan Controller=5.0

cisco Cisco 4400 Wireless Lan Controller=5.0

cisco Cisco 2000 Wireless Lan Controller=5.0

cisco Cisco 4100 Wireless Lan Controller=5.1

cisco Cisco 2100 Wireless Lan Controller=4.2

cisco Cisco 4200 Wireless Lan Controller=5.1

cisco Cisco 1500 Wireless Lan Controller=4.2

cisco Cisco 4400 Wireless Lan Controller=5.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080adb3d7.shtml

Event History

Jul 29, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1164?

CVE-2009-1164 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on the administrative web interface.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1164?

To fix CVE-2009-1164, update the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller to the latest version, ensuring it is at least 4.2.205.0 or 5.2.178.0.

Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2009-1164?

CVE-2009-1164 affects various models of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers including the 1500, 2000, 2100, 4100, 4200, and 4400 Series.

What type of attack does CVE-2009-1164 allow?

CVE-2009-1164 may allow remote attackers to guess administrative passwords, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

When was CVE-2009-1164 disclosed?

CVE-2009-1164 was disclosed on June 26, 2009, highlighting vulnerabilities in specific versions of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.