CVE-2013-1141: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 28, 2013
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Updated

The mDNS snooping functionality on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.4.1.54 and earlier does not properly manage buffers, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted mDNS packets, aka Bug ID CSCue04153.

Affected Software

58 affected components
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software<=7.4.1.54
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=3.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=3.2
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=3.2.116.21
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.108
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.155.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.155.5
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.179.8
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.179.11
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.196
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.206.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.217.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.0.219.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.1
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.1.171.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.1.181.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.1.185.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.1m
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.61.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.99.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.112.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.117.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.130.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.173.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.174.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.176.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2.182.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=4.2m
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.0.148.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.0.148.2
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.1
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.1.151.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.1.152.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.1.160.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.2
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.2.157.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=5.2.169.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=6.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=6.0.182.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=6.0.188.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=6.0.196.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=6.0.199.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=6.0.199.4
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.0.98.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.0.220.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.0.235.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.1
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.1.91.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.2
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.2.103.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.2.110.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.3
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.3.101.0
Cisco wireless LAN controller

Event History

Feb 28, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1141?

CVE-2013-1141 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service by reloading affected devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1141?

To address CVE-2013-1141, update your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software to version 7.4.1.55 or later.

3

Which Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions are affected by CVE-2013-1141?

CVE-2013-1141 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions 7.4.1.54 and earlier, along with multiple other specific versions listed in the advisory.

4

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2013-1141 exploit?

CVE-2013-1141 exploits a buffer management issue in the mDNS snooping functionality, allowing crafted mDNS packets to affect device stability.

5

Who can be targeted by the CVE-2013-1141 exploit?

CVE-2013-1141 can be exploited by remote authenticated users, making it crucial to limit access to trusted individuals only.

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