CVE-2018-0472

Name: CVE-2018-0472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:05.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the IPsec driver code of multiple Cisco IOS XE Software platforms and the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload. The vulnerability is due to improper processing of malformed IPsec Authentication Header (AH) or Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) packets. EPSS estimates a 16.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the IPsec driver code of multiple Cisco IOS XE Software platforms and the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload. The vulnerability is due to improper processing of malformed IPsec Authentication Header (AH) or Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malformed IPsec packets to be processed by an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause a reload of the affected device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.22%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	15.5\(3\)s5.36
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041735Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-094-04
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180926-ipsecVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041735Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-094-04
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180926-ipsecVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0472?

How severe is CVE-2018-0472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0472?

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-2018-0472?

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Source: NVD / NIST