CVE-2022-20683: Cisco IOS XE Software for Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers Application Visibility and Control Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Application Visibility and Control (AVC-FNF) feature of Cisco IOS XE Software for Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient packet verification for traffic inspected by the AVC feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted packets from the wired network to a wireless client, resulting in the crafted packets being processed by the wireless controller. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a crash and reload of the affected device, resulting in a DoS condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20683?
The severity of CVE-2022-20683 is considered high due to its potential to cause a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20683?
To fix CVE-2022-20683, you should upgrade the Cisco IOS XE Software to the latest available version that addresses the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-20683?
CVE-2022-20683 affects specific versions of Cisco IOS XE Software running on Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers.
What is a denial of service in the context of CVE-2022-20683?
In the context of CVE-2022-20683, a denial of service means that an attacker can disrupt legitimate access to network services on affected devices.
Can CVE-2022-20683 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-20683 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers to cause a denial of service.