First published: Mon Aug 09 2010(Updated: )
The workgroup bridge (aka WGB) functionality in Cisco Unified Wireless Network (UWN) Solution 7.x before 7.0.98.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dropped connection) via a series of spoofed EAPoL-Logoff frames, related to an "EAPoL logoff attack," aka Bug ID CSCte43374.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution | =7.0 | |
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution | =7.0.98.0 |
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CVE-2010-2983 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2010-2983, upgrade Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution to version 7.0.98.0 or later.
The main risk associated with CVE-2010-2983 is that attackers can exploit it to disrupt network connectivity.
CVE-2010-2983 affects all versions of Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution 7.x prior to 7.0.98.0.
Yes, CVE-2010-2983 can be exploited remotely through a series of spoofed EAPoL-Logoff frames.