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CVE-2024-20271

Cisco Access Point Software - IP Packet Processing

Cisco CVSS 8.6 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in the IP packet processing of Cisco Access Point Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device. The attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted IPv4 packet either to or through an affected device, causing it to reload unexpectedly."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset Cisco Access Point Software
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Cisco). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Network disruption possible due to device reload

Internal Work Notes

CVE-2024-20271: Unauthenticated DoS vulnerability in Cisco Access Point Software, requiring firmware update to prevent unexpected device reloads

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