CVE-2018-0480

Cisco IOS XE Software Errdisable Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the errdisable per VLAN feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the device to crash, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to a race condition that occurs when the VLAN and port enter an errdisabled state, resulting in an incorrect state in the software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending frames that trigger the errdisable condition. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to crash, leading to a DoS condition.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco IOS XE Software
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0480?
CVE-2018-0480 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0480?
To fix CVE-2018-0480, 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-2018-0480 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0480 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0480?
CVE-2018-0480 affects Cisco Cisco IOS XE Software.
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