CVE-2018-0309

Description

A vulnerability in the implementation of a specific CLI command and the associated Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) MIB for Cisco NX-OS (in standalone NX-OS mode) on Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series Switches could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to exhaust system memory on an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect implementation of the CLI command, resulting in a failure to free all allocated memory upon completion. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the affected device and repeatedly issuing a specific CLI command or sending a specific SNMP poll request for a specific Object Identifier (OID). A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the IP routing process to restart or to cause a device reset, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf23136.

Category

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.06% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 unknown
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0309?
CVE-2018-0309 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0309?
To fix CVE-2018-0309, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0309 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0309 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0309?
CVE-2018-0309 affects n/a Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 unknown.
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