CVE-2017-12222

Name: CVE-2017-12222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-29T01:34:48.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12222 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the wireless controller manager of Cisco IOS XE could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a restart of the switch and result in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the wireless controller manager of Cisco IOS XE could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a restart of the switch and result in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted association request. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the switch to restart. This vulnerability affects Cisco Catalyst 3650 and 3850 switches running IOS XE Software versions 16.1 through 16.3.3, and acting as wireless LAN controllers (WLC). Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd45069.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.1.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.1.2
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.1.3
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.1.3a
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.1.4
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.2.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.2.2
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.2.2a
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.2.3
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.3.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.3.1a
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.3.2
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.3.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039458Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170927-ios-xeVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039458Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170927-ios-xeVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12222?

How severe is CVE-2017-12222?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12222 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12222?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST