Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-5991

First published: Wed Dec 19 2012(Updated: )

screens/base/web_auth_custom.html on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.2.110.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a certain buttonClicked value in an internal webauth_type request, aka Bug ID CSCud50209.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software=7.2.110.0
Cisco 2000 Wireless LAN Controller
Cisco 2100 Wireless LAN Controller
Cisco 2500 Wireless LAN Controller
Cisco 4100 Wireless LAN Controller
Cisco 4400 Wireless Lan Controller
Cisco 5500 Wireless LAN Controller
Cisco 7500 Wireless LAN Controller
Cisco 8500 Wireless LAN Controller

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5991?

    CVE-2012-5991 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause device reloads.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5991?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-5991, upgrade to a software version higher than Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software 7.2.110.0.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-5991?

    CVE-2012-5991 affects various models of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers running software version 7.2.110.0 and older.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2012-5991 enable?

    CVE-2012-5991 allows remote authenticated users to conduct denial of service attacks against the affected Cisco devices.

  • Is CVE-2012-5991 a remote vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2012-5991 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by authenticated users.

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