CVE-2018-0462

Name: CVE-2018-0462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:04.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0462 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the user management functionality of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack against an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-provided input. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the user management functionality of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack against an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-provided input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in with a highly privileged user account and performing a sequence of specific user management operations that interfere with the underlying operating system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to permanently degrade the functionality of the affected system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Enterprise Network Virtualization Software	nfvis-6.0
Cisco	Enterprise Network Virtualization Software	nfvis-8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105291Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos1Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105291Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-nfvis-dos1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0462?

How severe is CVE-2018-0462?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0462 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0462?

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