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CVE-2009-1167: Unspecified vulnerability on the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platform 4.x before 4.2.205.0 and 5.x...

Unspecified vulnerability on the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platform 4.x before 4.2.205.0 and 5.x before 5.2.191.0, as used in Cisco 1500 Series, 2000 Series, 2100 Series, 4100 Series, 4200 Series, and 4400 Series Wireless Services Modules (WiSM), WLC Modules for Integrated Services Routers, and Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers, allows remote attackers to modify the configuration via a crafted (1) HTTP or (2) HTTPS request, aka Bug ID CSCsy44672.

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This old Cisco Wireless LAN Controller flaw could let a remote attacker change controller configuration through crafted HTTP or HTTPS traffic. For a business, the concern is unauthorized wireless infrastructure changes, not data theft explicitly stated in the record. Exposure is mainly legacy Cisco WLC deployments still running affected 4.x or 5.x software. Organizations with legacy Cisco WLC appliances or modules exposing HTTP or HTTPS management are the likely concern. The bundle lists Cisco 1500, 2000, 2100, 4100, 4200, 4400, WiSM, ISR WLC modules, and Catalyst 3750G integrated WLCs. Prioritize remediation if legacy Cisco WLC management interfaces are reachable from broad internal networks or the internet. The business risk is unauthorized wireless controller configuration changes, which can affect network access, availability, and security posture. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Cisco WLC 4.x to 4.2.205.0 or later.; Upgrade Cisco WLC 5.x to 5.2.191.0 or later.; Review the Cisco advisory for model-specific upgrade guidance..

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