CVE-2009-1166

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v2.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2009-07-29 · updated 2026-06-16

Description

The administrative web interface on the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platform 4.x before 4.2.205.0 and 5.x before 5.2.191.0, as used in Cisco 1500 Series, 2000 Series, 2100 Series, 4100 Series, 4200 Series, and 4400 Series Wireless Services Modules (WiSM), WLC Modules for Integrated Services Routers, and Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted (1) HTTP or (2) HTTPS request, aka Bug ID CSCsy27708.

Affected products

Cisco Catalyst: 3750g

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080adb3d7.shtml
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022605
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2021
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080adb3d7.shtml
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022605
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2021

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