What is the severity of CVE-2015-0679?

CVE-2015-0679 is a critical vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a device reload.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0679?

To mitigate CVE-2015-0679, update your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Which Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions are affected by CVE-2015-0679?

CVE-2015-0679 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions 7.3(103.8) and 7.4(110.0).

Can CVE-2015-0679 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-0679 can be exploited remotely due to the web-authentication functionality of the affected devices.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-0679?

Exploitation of CVE-2015-0679 can lead to a complete denial of service, causing the affected device to reload.

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CVE-2015-0679

medium

6.1

CWE

28/3/2015

15/4/2021

CVE-2015-0679: Input Validation

First published: Sat Mar 28 2015(Updated: )

The web-authentication functionality on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices 7.3(103.8) and 7.4(110.0) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed password, aka Bug ID CSCui57980.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers	=7.3\(103.8\)
Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers	=7.4\(110.0\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0679?
CVE-2015-0679 is a critical vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a device reload.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0679?
To mitigate CVE-2015-0679, update your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Which Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions are affected by CVE-2015-0679?
CVE-2015-0679 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions 7.3(103.8) and 7.4(110.0).
Can CVE-2015-0679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-0679 can be exploited remotely due to the web-authentication functionality of the affected devices.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-0679?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-0679 can lead to a complete denial of service, causing the affected device to reload.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0679?
CVE-2015-0679 is a critical vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a device reload.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0679?
To mitigate CVE-2015-0679, update your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Which Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions are affected by CVE-2015-0679?
CVE-2015-0679 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions 7.3(103.8) and 7.4(110.0).
Can CVE-2015-0679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-0679 can be exploited remotely due to the web-authentication functionality of the affected devices.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-0679?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-0679 can lead to a complete denial of service, causing the affected device to reload.