CVE-2023-20268

Summary

CVE-2023-20268 is a vulnerability affecting the packet processing functionality of Cisco access points (APs). An unauthenticated, adjacent attacker can exploit this issue by sending specific wireless packets, leading to resource exhaustion on the affected device. This vulnerability arises due to insufficient resource management during traffic handling. A successful attack could result in disrupted CAPWAP tunnels and intermittent loss of wireless client traffic. The impact could worsen if the attacker sustains their assault, potentially causing significant disruptions to network operations.

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