Improper input validation in Cisco Ios And Xe

CVE-2018-0173

A vulnerability in the Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software function that restores encapsulated option 82 information in DHCP Version 4 (DHCPv4) packets could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to…

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.054 (90.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • N/a Cisco Ios And Xe — versions Cisco IOS and IOS XE

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0173?
CVE-2018-0173 is a vulnerability in Cisco Ios And Xe, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2018-03-28.
Is CVE-2018-0173 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-0173 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.