Cisco Systems downplayed a vulnerability in some of its wireless access points, reporting Tuesday that there is no risk of data loss or interception.
But AirMagnet, the wireless network security vendor that discovered the issue, said the hole could still lead to problems.
The vulnerability is based in a feature that makes it easy for Cisco access points to associate with a controller in the network. Existing APs broadcast information about the nearby network controller they communicate with. When an enterprise hangs a new AP, that AP listens to information broadcast by other APs and knows which controller to connect to.
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But AirMagnet, the wireless network security vendor that discovered the issue, said the hole could still lead to problems.
The vulnerability is based in a feature that makes it easy for Cisco access points to associate with a controller in the network. Existing APs broadcast information about the nearby network controller they communicate with. When an enterprise hangs a new AP, that AP listens to information broadcast by other APs and knows which controller to connect to.
More: http://pcworld.com/article/170776/