CWE
459
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf: Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers Multicast DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 27 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the multicast DNS (mDNS) gateway feature of Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.This vulnerability is due to improper management of mDNS client

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf?

    The cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf vulnerability is considered to have a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf?

    To fix cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf, you should apply the appropriate software updates recommended by Cisco.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf?

    Devices running Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers are affected by cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf.

  • What types of attacks can cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf enable?

    This vulnerability can enable unauthenticated, adjacent attackers to execute denial of service (DoS) attacks.

  • Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit the cisco-sa-wlc-mdns-dos-4hv6pBGf vulnerability.

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