CVE-2018-0467

Name: CVE-2018-0467
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:04.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0467 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the IPv6 processing code of Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of specific IPv6 hop-by-hop options. EPSS estimates a 3.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the IPv6 processing code of Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of specific IPv6 hop-by-hop options. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious IPv6 packet to or through the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.81%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	15.6\(2\)sp
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.6.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	everest-16.6.1

References

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-ipv6hbhVendor Advisory
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-ipv6hbhVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0467?

How severe is CVE-2018-0467?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0467 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0467?

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-2018-0467?

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Source: NVD / NIST