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CVE-2015-6258

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Internet Access Point Protocol (IAPP) module on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 8.1(104.37) allows remote attackers to trigger incorrect traffic forwarding via crafted…

Published Aug 22, 2015ciscoCWE-20EPSS 1.97%

Overview

CVE-2015-6258 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco wireless_lan_controller_software. It was published on August 22, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Internet Access Point Protocol (IAPP) module on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 8.1(104.37) allows remote attackers to trigger incorrect traffic forwarding via crafted IPv6 packets, aka Bug ID CSCuv40033.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update wireless_lan_controller_software 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=40586Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033360Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40586Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033360

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6258?

CVE-2015-6258 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco wireless_lan_controller_software. It was published on August 22, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-6258?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6258?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update wireless_lan_controller_software 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-2015-6258?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-6258 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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