CVE-2017-12280: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 02 2017(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) Discovery Request parsing functionality of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input validation of fields in CAPWAP Discovery Request packets by the affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted CAPWAP Discovery Request packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb95842.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software | ||
| Cisco Wireless LAN Controller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12280?
CVE-2017-12280 is a vulnerability in the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) Discovery Request parsing functionality of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12280?
The severity of CVE-2017-12280 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2017-12280 affect the affected software?
CVE-2017-12280 affects the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software, causing an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Is Cisco Wireless LAN Controller vulnerable to CVE-2017-12280?
No, the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2017-12280.
How can I mitigate CVE-2017-12280?
To mitigate CVE-2017-12280, users should apply the necessary updates provided by Cisco and follow the recommendations in the Cisco Security Advisory.
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