Cisco Security AdvisoryMedium
Advisory ID:
cisco-sa-20160608-aironet
First Published:
2016 June 9 13:30 GMT
Last Updated:
2018 June 4 19:12 GMT
Version 1.2:
Workarounds:
No workarounds available
Cisco Bug IDs:
CVSS Score:
Base 6.8,
Temporal 5.6
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AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C/E:F/RL:OF/RC:C
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AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C/E:F/RL:OF/RC:C
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A vulnerability exists in Cisco Access Point (AP) platforms when processing Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) packets that could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to inject crafted entries into the ARP table and eventually cause a reload of the affected device.
The vulnerability is due to improper processing of illegal ARP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted ARP packets to be processed by an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to inject crafted entries in the ARP table and eventually cause a reload of the device.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. Workarounds that address this vulnerability are not available.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.comsecurity/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160608-aironet
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Workarounds that address this vulnerability are not available.
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Cisco provides information about fixed software in Cisco bugs, which are accessible through the Cisco Bug Search Tool.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to consult the Cisco Security Advisories and Responses archive at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and review subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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