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CVE-2018-0156

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. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of packet data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted packet to an affected device on TCP port 4786. Only Smart Install client switches are affected. Cisco devices that are configured as a Smart Install director are not affected by this vulnerability. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd40673.

CVSS 7.5 · HighBuzz score 45.4KEV listed

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Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 45.4

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Buzz score components · mention 13.9 · diversity 6.5 · KEV 25.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
13.9
3 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
6.5
2 sources across 1 categories
KEV score
25.0
Known exploited vulnerability present
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
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0
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  • Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Stratix and ArmorStratix switches are exposed to hack due to Cisco IOS flawsSecurity Affairs

    Rockwell Automation is warning that its Allen-Bradley Stratix and ArmorStratix industrial switches are exposed to hack due to security vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS. According to Rockwell Automation, eight flaws recently discovered recently in Cisco IOS are affecting its products which are used in many sectors, including the critical manufacturing and energy. The list of flaws includes […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comApr 19, 2018, 8:05 PM
  • Vigilante hackers strike Russia and Iran Networks exploiting Cisco CVE-2018-0171 flawSecurity Affairs

    Last week, the hacking crew “JHT” launched a hacking campaign exploiting Cisco CVE-2018-0171 flaw against network infrastructure in Russia and Iran. Last week, the hacking crew “JHT” launched a hacking campaign against CISCO devices in Russian and Iranian networks. The hackers exploited the Cisco CVE-2018-0171 Smart Install to reset the routers to the startup-config and reboot […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comApr 9, 2018, 5:41 AM
  • Cisco Switches in Iran, Russia Hacked in Apparent Pro-US AttackSecurityWeek

    A significant number of Cisco switches located in Iran and Russia have been hijacked in what appears to be a hacktivist campaign conducted in protest of election-related hacking. However, it’s uncertain if the attacks involve a recently disclosed vulnerability or simply abuse a method that has been known for more than a year.

    newswww.securityweek.comApr 9, 2018, 5:36 AM

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