CVE-2012-5991: Medium severity cisco wireless lan controller software 7.1 vulnerability
screens/base/webauthcustom.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 webauthtype request, aka Bug ID CSCud50209.
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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.