CVE-2019-1799: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software IAPP Message Handling Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

Published Apr 18, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the handling of Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP) messages by Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability exist because the software improperly validates input on fields within IAPP messages. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending malicious IAPP messages to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the Cisco WLC Software to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Software versions prior to 8.2.170.0, 8.5.150.0, and 8.8.100.0 are affected.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco wireless LAN controller<8.2.170.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software>=8.3.143.0<8.3.150.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software>=8.5.103.0<8.5.131.0
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software>=8.6.101.0<8.8.100.0

Event History

Apr 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software vulnerability is CVE-2019-1799.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-1799?

The severity level of CVE-2019-1799 is high with a severity value of 6.5.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2019-1799?

CVE-2019-1799 can allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

4

Which versions of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software are affected by CVE-2019-1799?

Versions 8.2.170.0, 8.3.143.0 to 8.3.150.0, 8.5.103.0 to 8.5.131.0, and 8.6.101.0 to 8.8.100.0 of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software are affected by CVE-2019-1799.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software?

To fix the vulnerability in Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed software release.

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