Improper input validation in Cisco iOS Xe Software

CVE-2019-1760

A vulnerability in Performance Routing Version 3 (PfRv3) of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected device to reload. The vulnerability is due to the processing of malformed smart probe packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted smart probe packets at the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to reload the device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) attack on an affected system.

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

EPSS: 0.021 (80.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CISCO, vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
  • psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1760?
CVE-2019-1760 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco iOS Xe Software, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2019-03-28.
How severe is CVE-2019-1760?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.