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CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:X/RL:X/RC:X
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A vulnerability in the Ethernet packet handling of Cisco Aironet Access Points (APs) Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting as a wired client to the Ethernet interface of an affected device and sending a series of specific packets within a short time frame. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a NULL pointer access that results in a reload of the affected device.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ap-ethport-dos-xtjTt8pY
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Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products if they have an Ethernet interface used to provide network access to wired clients, such as a Remote LAN (RLAN) port or Ethernet bridging, and that interface is configured for 802.1q tagging:
- Aironet 1540 Series APs
- Aironet 1560 Series APs
- Aironet 1810, 1815, 1840, and 1850 Series APs
- Aironet 2800 Series APs
- Aironet 3800 Series APs
For information about which Cisco software releases are vulnerable, see the Fixed Software section of this advisory.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.
Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability does not affect any access point series that is not listed in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory.
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There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
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Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/end-user-license-agreement.htmlAdditionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories page, 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.
Customers Without Service Contracts
Customers who purchase directly from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract and customers who make purchases through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco TAC: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html
Customers should have the product serial number available and be prepared to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade.
Fixed Releases
The process to upgrade the APs requires administrators to upgrade the wireless controller that the APs are registered to.
In the following table(s), the left column lists Cisco Wireless Controller software releases. The center column indicates whether a release is affected by the vulnerability described in this advisory and the first release that includes the fix for this vulnerability. The right column indicates whether a release is affected by all the vulnerabilities described in this collection of advisories and which release includes fixes for those vulnerabilities. To ensure a complete upgrade solution, consider that this advisory is part of a collection that includes the following advisory:
- cisco-sa-aironet-dos-VHr2zG9y: Cisco Aironet Access Points UDP Flooding Denial of Service Vulnerability
Cisco Access Points Managed by Cisco Wireless LAN Controller
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Major Release First Fixed Release for This Vulnerability First Fixed Release for All Vulnerabilities Described in This Collection of Advisories 8.5 and earlier Not vulnerable. 8.5.161.0 8.6 - 8.7 Not vulnerable. 8.10.112.0 8.8 - 8.9 8.10.105.0 8.10.112.0 8.10 Not vulnerable. 8.10.112.0 Cisco Access Points Managed by Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Software Major Release First Fixed Release for This Vulnerability First Fixed Release for All Vulnerabilities Described in This Collection of Advisories 16.12 and earlier 16.12.2s 16.12.4a 17 Not vulnerable. Not vulnerable. Cisco Business Access Points Software
Cisco Business AP Software Major Release First Fixed Release for This Vulnerability First Fixed Release for All Vulnerabilities Described in This Collection of Advisories 10.0 Not vulnerable. 10.1.1.0
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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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This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
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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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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.1 Clarified the products confirmed not vulnerable. Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable Final 2020-SEP-30 1.0 Initial public release. — Final 2020-SEP-24
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