First published: Thu Apr 06 2017(Updated: )
A vulnerability with IPv6 UDP ingress packet processing in Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an unexpected reload of the device. The vulnerability is due to incomplete IPv6 UDP header validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted IPv6 UDP packet to a specific port on the targeted device. An exploit could allow the attacker to impact the availability of the device as it could unexpectedly reload. This vulnerability affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) running software version 8.2.121.0 or 8.3.102.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCva98592.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco Wireless LAN Controller firmware | =8.2.121.0 | |
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller software | =8.3.102.0 | |
Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers |
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CVE-2016-9219 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow an unauthenticated attacker to reload the device.
To mitigate CVE-2016-9219, upgrade the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller firmware to a fixed version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2016-9219 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controller firmware versions 8.2.121.0 and 8.3.102.0.
Yes, CVE-2016-9219 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker via IPv6 UDP header issues.
CVE-2016-9219 affects Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers running specific vulnerable firmware versions.