CVE-2015-6311
First published: Thu Oct 08 2015(Updated: )
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.0(240.0), 7.3(101.0), and 7.4(1.19) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) by sending malformed 802.11i management data to a managed access point, aka Bug ID CSCub65236.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers | =7.0\(240.0\) | |
| Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers | =7.3\(101.0\) | |
| Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers | =7.4\(1.19\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6311?
CVE-2015-6311 is rated as a high severity vulnerability as it can lead to device outages.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6311?
Fix CVE-2015-6311 by upgrading the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller to a non-vulnerable version beyond 7.4(1.19).
What specific Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions are affected by CVE-2015-6311?
The affected versions for CVE-2015-6311 include 7.0(240.0), 7.3(101.0), and 7.4(1.19) of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.
What attack vector is exploited in CVE-2015-6311?
CVE-2015-6311 is exploited by remote attackers sending malformed 802.11i management data.
What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2015-6311?
The potential impact of exploiting CVE-2015-6311 is a denial of service, resulting in device outage.
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