Security readout for executives and security teams
A nearby attacker could disrupt an affected Cisco Aironet access point by sending malformed wireless packets, but only when the AP’s connected switch port uses port security. The impact is availability loss, not data theft. Cisco notes the CVSS score is high, but rates the issue medium because exploitation depends on a specific configuration and a workaround exists. Relevant exposure is Cisco Aironet Access Point Software 8.5(131.0) where APs connect to switch interfaces with port security configured. Environments without that software version or without the cited switch configuration appear less exposed based on the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for wireless networks, especially sites where AP outages affect operations. It is not described as data compromise, but branch, campus, or customer-facing wireless disruption can still carry business impact. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco’s advisory for the published workaround and fixed software guidance.; Prioritize APs running Cisco Aironet Access Point Software 8.5(131.0).; Identify AP switch ports using port security and assess operational dependency..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H2.84Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.4HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20190417 Cisco Aironet Series Access Points Denial of Service VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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