First published: Thu Feb 19 2015(Updated: )
The Wireless Intrusion Detection (aka WIDS) functionality on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) via crafted packets that are improperly handled during rendering of the Signature Events Summary page, aka Bug ID CSCus46861.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers |
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CVE-2015-0622 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service on affected Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.
To mitigate CVE-2015-0622, ensure that your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller firmware is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2015-0622 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices that utilize the Wireless Intrusion Detection functionality.
CVE-2015-0622 can lead to a denial of service, resulting in downtime and potential disruptions to network operations.
Yes, CVE-2015-0622 can be exploited by remote attackers sending crafted packets to the affected Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.