CVE-2018-0256

Name: CVE-2018-0256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-19T20:29:01.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0256 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the peer-to-peer message processing functionality of Cisco Packet Data Network Gateway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the Session Manager (SESSMGR) process on an affected device to restart, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incorrect validation of peer-to-peer packet headers. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the peer-to-peer message processing functionality of Cisco Packet Data Network Gateway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the Session Manager (SESSMGR) process on an affected device to restart, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incorrect validation of peer-to-peer packet headers. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted peer-to-peer packet through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the SESSMGR process on the affected device to restart unexpectedly, which could briefly impact traffic while the SESSMGR process restarts and result in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg88786.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	20.3.0.66671
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	p2p_2.16.879

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103951Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180418-pdngVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103951Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180418-pdngVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0256?

How severe is CVE-2018-0256?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0256 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0256?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST