CVE-2016-1460: Medium severity cisco wireless lan controller software 7.1 vulnerability

Published Jul 28, 2016

Updated

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices 7.4(121.0) and 8.0(0.30220.385) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted wireless management frames, aka Bug ID CSCun92979.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=7.4.121.0

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software=8.0.0.30220.385

Event History

Jul 28, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1460?

CVE-2016-1460 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability in Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1460?

To mitigate CVE-2016-1460, upgrade the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software to a patched version provided by Cisco.

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-1460?

CVE-2016-1460 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller devices running versions 7.4(121.0) and 8.0(0.30220.385).

Can CVE-2016-1460 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-1460 can be exploited by remote attackers via crafted wireless management frames.

What impact does CVE-2016-1460 have on Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers?

The impact of CVE-2016-1460 is a denial of service, which can disrupt the functionality of the affected Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.