Vulnerability identifier: #VU26982
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Access Points
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Aironet 1800 Series Access Points
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the improper processing of client packets that are sent to an affected access point (AP). A remote attacker on the local network can send a large number of sustained client packets and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Access Points: 8.1 - 8.10
Cisco Aironet 1800 Series Access Points: 8.1 - 8.10
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-airo-wpa-dos-5ZLs6ESz
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.