CVE-2007-5651: Unspecified vulnerability in the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) implementation in Cisco IOS 12.3...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a Cisco EAP denial-of-service flaw that can make affected access points, wireless bridges, or switches reload. The business risk is service interruption to wired or wireless network access, not confirmed data theft or system takeover. Exposure is most likely where legacy Cisco access points, 1310 wireless bridges, or switches run the named IOS or CatOS trains with EAP enabled on reachable wired or wireless segments. Treat as a network availability risk for legacy Cisco access infrastructure. Prioritize sites where affected devices support critical authentication, campus access, or wireless connectivity. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco's advisory for fixed software and supported mitigation guidance.; Inventory Cisco devices running the listed IOS or CatOS trains.; Prioritize remediation for EAP-enabled network access infrastructure..

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Jun 29, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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