Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in IPv6 ingress packet processing for Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition due to high CPU utilization on the targeted device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient rate limiting protection for IPv6 ingress traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending the affected device a high rate of IPv6 packets. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to cause a DoS condition due to CPU and resource constraints. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuv34544.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Unified Computing System Central Software | 1.4\(1a\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102787Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040249Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102787Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040249Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0094?
CVE-2018-0094 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in IPv6 ingress packet processing for Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition due to high CPU utilizatio...
How severe is CVE-2018-0094?
CVE-2018-0094 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0094?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software.