CVE-2017-12280

Name: CVE-2017-12280
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-02T16:29:00.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12280 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) Discovery Request parsing functionality of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input validation of fields in CAPWAP Discovery Request packets by the affected device. EPSS estimates a 2.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) Discovery Request parsing functionality of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input validation of fields in CAPWAP Discovery Request packets by the affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted CAPWAP Discovery Request packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb95842.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.58%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039723Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171101-wlc3Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039723Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171101-wlc3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12280?

How severe is CVE-2017-12280?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12280 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12280?

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