CVE-2018-0156

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

A vulnerability in the Smart Install feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of packet data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted packet to an affected device on TCP port 4786. Only Smart Install client switches are affected. Cisco devices that are configured as a Smart Install director are not affected by this vulnerability. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd40673.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductCisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software
PublishedMar 28, 2018
First seenMar 28, 2018
Added to KEVMar 3, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-399CWE-399

How to fix

CISA required action

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CISA due date: Mar 17, 2022

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cisco ios15.2\(2\)e4, 15.2\(2a\)ja—
cisco ios_xe15.2\(2\)e4, 15.2\(2a\)ja—

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