Improper input validation in Cisco 7600_series_route_switch_processor_720

CVE-2018-0174

A vulnerability in the DHCP option 82 encapsulation functionality of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS)…

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

EPSS: 0.078 (94.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

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-2018-0174?
CVE-2018-0174 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco 7600_series_route_switch_processor_720, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2018-03-28.
How severe is CVE-2018-0174?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-0174 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-0174 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.