CVE-2018-0470

Name: CVE-2018-0470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:04.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0470 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a buffer overflow condition on an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to the affected software improperly parsing malformed HTTP packets that are destined to a device. EPSS estimates a 4.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a buffer overflow condition on an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to the affected software improperly parsing malformed HTTP packets that are destined to a device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malformed HTTP packet to an affected device for processing. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a buffer overflow condition on the affected device, resulting in a DoS condition.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.40%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.2.0
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.3\(1\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105397Third 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-webdosVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105397Third 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-webdosVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0470?

How severe is CVE-2018-0470?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0470 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0470?

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-2018-0470?

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Source: NVD / NIST