CVE-2023-20268

CVSS 3.1 Score 4.7 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Sep 27, 2023
Updated: Jan 25, 2024
CWE ID 400

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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Affected Products

  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software
  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software

Affected Vendors

  • Cisco Systems Inc

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