CWE
789
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD: Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers Wireless Network Control Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 27 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Wireless Network Control daemon (wncd) of Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.This vulnerability is due to improper memory management. An attacker could

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software

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Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD?

    The severity of cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD?

    To fix cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD, you should apply the recommended software updates provided by Cisco.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD?

    cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD affects users of Cisco IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers.

  • What types of attacks can cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD lead to?

    cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD can lead to denial of service attacks, disrupting the availability of services.

  • Is cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD exploitable remotely?

    Yes, cisco-sa-wlc-wncd-HFGMsfSD is exploitable by unauthenticated adjacent attackers.

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