CVE-2016-9195: Medium severity cisco wireless lan controller software vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability in RADIUS Change of Authorization (CoA) request processing in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition by disconnecting a single connection. This vulnerability affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller running software release 8.3.102.0. More Information: CSCvb01835. Known Fixed Releases: 8.4(1.49) 8.3(111.0) 8.3(108.0) 8.3(104.24) 8.3(102.3).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco wireless LAN controller=8.3.102.0

Event History

Apr 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9195?

CVE-2016-9195 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service (DoS) conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9195?

To mitigate CVE-2016-9195, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-9195?

CVE-2016-9195 specifically affects users of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software version 8.3.102.0.

4

Can CVE-2016-9195 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-9195 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers, making it particularly concerning for network security.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-9195?

Exploiting CVE-2016-9195 could allow an attacker to disrupt network services by disconnecting user connections, leading to service availability issues.

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