CVE-2013-1102: High severity Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software vulnerability

Published Jan 24, 2013
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Updated

The Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (wIPS) component on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.0 before 7.0.235.0, 7.1 and 7.2 before 7.2.110.0, and 7.3 before 7.3.101.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted IP packets, aka Bug ID CSCtx80743.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.0.98.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.1
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.2
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.3
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

Event History

Jan 24, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1102?

CVE-2013-1102 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through device reloads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1102?

To fix CVE-2013-1102, upgrade your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software to a version that is not affected, specifically 7.0.235.0 or later, 7.2.110.0 or later, or 7.3.101.0 or later.

3

Which Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions are affected by CVE-2013-1102?

CVE-2013-1102 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions 7.0 before 7.0.235.0, 7.1, 7.2 before 7.2.110.0, and 7.3 before 7.3.101.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-1102 facilitate?

CVE-2013-1102 facilitates denial of service attacks by allowing remote attackers to send crafted IP packets to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2013-1102?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers are at risk of experiencing service outages due to CVE-2013-1102.

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