Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue can make specific Cisco Aironet access points reboot, briefly taking Wi-Fi service offline. It requires an authenticated nearby wireless attacker and specific SSID and traffic conditions, so it is not internet-scale, but affected sites could see localized wireless outages. Exposure is limited to organizations still running the listed Cisco Aironet AP families and software trains, with multiple SSIDs on the same AP and authenticated wireless clients nearby. Internet-only attackers are not in scope from the provided evidence. Treat as a moderate availability risk for wireless-dependent locations. Prioritize remediation where affected APs support business-critical Wi-Fi, guest networks, clinical, retail, warehouse, or operational connectivity. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cisco Aironet 1560, 1800, 2800, and 3800 access points.; Check running AP software for versions 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, or 8.7.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20181017-aironet-dos for fixed-release guidance..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H1.34Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.8MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20181017 Cisco Aironet 1560, 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Points Denial of Service VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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