CVE-2018-0466

Name: CVE-2018-0466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:04.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0466 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Open Shortest Path First version 3 (OSPFv3) implementation in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause an affected device to reload. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of specific OSPFv3 packets. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Open Shortest Path First version 3 (OSPFv3) implementation in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause an affected device to reload. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of specific OSPFv3 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted OSPFv3 Link-State Advertisements (LSA) to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause an affected device to reload, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	16.2.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105403Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-094-03
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180926-ospfv3-dosVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105403Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-094-03
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180926-ospfv3-dosVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0466?

How severe is CVE-2018-0466?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0466 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0466?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-0466?

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Source: NVD / NIST