Denial of Service Vulnerability in Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Devices

CVE-2013-1141

Summary

The mDNS snooping feature on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller devices has a flaw in its buffer management, exposing the devices to potential denial of service attacks. Authenticated remote users can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted mDNS packets, leading to unexpected device reloads. This security issue primarily affects versions up to 7.4.1.54, highlighting the importance of maintaining up-to-date software to ensure robust network security.

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