CVE-2018-0171
Description
A vulnerability in the Smart Install feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition, or to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of packet data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted Smart Install message to an affected device on TCP port 4786. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a buffer overflow on the affected device, which could have the following impacts: Triggering a reload of the device, Allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device, Causing an indefinite loop on the affected device that triggers a watchdog crash. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg76186.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
AV:NAttack VectorAC:LAttack ComplexityPR:NPrivileges RequiredUI:NUser InteractionS:UScopeC:HConfidentialityI:HIntegrityA:HAvailabilityWeaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Attack Graph
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniquesReferences
- US, Allies Warn of Russian Cyberattacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure Routersen-us·SecurityWeek· Exploited routers Berserk Bear
- U.S. Sanctions First VPN Service and Malware Cryptor Seller Over Ransomware Supporten·The Hacker News· Incident U.S. Treasury Department GRU Unit 29155
- US and allies warn of Russian critical infrastructure attacksen-us·BleepingComputer· Advisory NSA Berserk Bear
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