CVE-2020-3273: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller 802.11 Generic Advertisement Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the 802.11 Generic Advertisement Service (GAS) frame processing function of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS). The vulnerability is due to incomplete input validation of the 802.11 GAS frames that are processed by an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted 802.11 GAS frame over the air to an access point (AP), and that frame would then be relayed to the affected WLC. Also, an attacker with Layer 3 connectivity to the WLC could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious 802.11 GAS payload in a Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) packet to the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS.
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What is CVE-2020-3273?
CVE-2020-3273 is a vulnerability in the 802.11 Generic Advertisement Service (GAS) frame processing function of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software.
How does CVE-2020-3273 affect Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software?
CVE-2020-3273 can allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS).
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3273?
CVE-2020-3273 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
Which versions of Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller Firmware are affected by CVE-2020-3273?
Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller Firmware versions 8.5(151.0) and 8.10(204.92) are affected by CVE-2020-3273.
How can CVE-2020-3273 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2020-3273, Cisco recommends updating to a fixed software release or disabling the 802.11r feature on the affected device.