CVE-2024-20271

Description

A vulnerability in the IP packet processing of Cisco Access Point (AP) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of certain IPv4 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted IPv4 packet either to or through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker does not need to be associated with the affected AP. This vulnerability cannot be exploited by sending IPv6 packets.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.46%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Aironet Access Point Software
Affected: Cisco Cisco Business Wireless Access Point Software
Affected: Cisco Cisco Aironet Access Point Software (IOS XE Controller)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20271?
CVE-2024-20271 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-20271?
To fix CVE-2024-20271, 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-2024-20271 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-20271 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-2024-20271?
CVE-2024-20271 affects Cisco Cisco Aironet Access Point Software, Cisco Cisco Business Wireless Access Point Software, Cisco Cisco Aironet Access Point Software (IOS XE Controller).
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