CVE-2018-0179
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CVE-2018-0179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple vulnerabilities in the Login Enhancements (Login Block) feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected system, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. These vulnerabilities affect Cisco devices that are running Cisco IOS Software Release 15.4(2)T, 15.4(3)M, or 15.4(2)CG and later. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 5.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in the Login Enhancements (Login Block) feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected system, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. These vulnerabilities affect Cisco devices that are running Cisco IOS Software Release 15.4(2)T, 15.4(3)M, or 15.4(2)CG and later. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuy32360, CSCuz60599.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | 15.3\(00.00.19\)sy |
| Cisco | Ios | 15.4\(01\)ia001.100 |
| Cisco | Ios | 15.6\(01.22\)t |
| Cisco | Ios | 15.4\(03\)m4.1 |
| Cisco | Ios | 15.4\(2\)cg |
| Cisco | Ios | 15.4\(2\)t |
| Cisco | Ios | 15.4\(3\)m |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103556Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103556Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-0179US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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