CVE-2018-0159

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

A vulnerability in the implementation of Internet Key Exchange Version 1 (IKEv1) functionality in Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of specific IKEv1 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted IKEv1 packets to an affected device during an IKE negotiation. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuj73916.

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

How to fix

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CISA due date: Mar 17, 2022

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cisco ios15.3\(3\)s—
cisco ios_xe15.3\(3\)s—

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CVE-2018-0159 · Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software · Dark Radar