Vulnerability identifier: #VU62323
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-190
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Catalyst 9800 Embedded Wireless Controller
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9400 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controllers for Cloud
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst 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 integer overflow in Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap generation for wireless clients. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco IOS XE: 16.12
Catalyst 9800 Embedded Wireless Controller: All versions
Catalyst 9300 Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9400 Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9500 Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers: All versions
Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controllers for Cloud: All versions
Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: All versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-c9800-snmp-trap-dos-mjent3Ey
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.