CVE-2017-12279

Description

A vulnerability in the packet processing code of Cisco IOS Software for Cisco Aironet Access Points could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to retrieve content from memory on an affected device, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. The vulnerability is due to insufficient condition checks that are performed by the affected device when the device adds padding to egress packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted IP packet to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve content from memory on the affected device, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc21581.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco IOS Software for Cisco Aironet Access Points
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12279?
CVE-2017-12279 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12279?
To fix CVE-2017-12279, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12279 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12279?
CVE-2017-12279 affects n/a Cisco IOS Software for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
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