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CVE-2015-0756

6.1 · MEDIUM

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.4(1.1) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (wireless-networking outage) via crafted TCP traffic on the local network, aka…

Published May 29, 2015ciscoCWE-20EPSS 0.72%

Overview

CVE-2015-0756 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco wireless_lan_controller. It was published on May 29, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.4(1.1) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (wireless-networking outage) via crafted TCP traffic on the local network, aka Bug ID CSCug67104.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update wireless_lan_controller to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39041Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032419Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39041Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032419

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0756?

CVE-2015-0756 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco wireless_lan_controller. It was published on May 29, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-0756?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-0756?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update wireless_lan_controller to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-0756?

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