CVE-2007-4012
CVE-2007-4012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cisco 4100 and 4400, Airespace 4000, and Catalyst 6500 and 3750 Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) software 4.1 before 4.1.180.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ARP storm) via a broadcast ARP packet that "targets the IP address of a known client context", aka CSCsj50374.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4012?
- Cisco 4100 and 4400, Airespace 4000, and Catalyst 6500 and 3750 Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) software 4.1 before 4.1.180.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ARP storm) via a broadcast ARP packet that "targets the IP address of a known client context", aka CSCsj50374.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4012?
- CVE-2007-4012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4012 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4012?
- CVE-2007-4012 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4012?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4012 published?
- CVE-2007-4012 was published on 2007-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26161
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a008088ab28.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25043
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018444
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2636
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35576
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44591
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:3.2.116.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.0.155.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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