Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the forwarding information base (FIB) code of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause inconsistency between the routing information base (RIB) and the FIB, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incorrect processing of extremely long routing updates. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large routing update. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to trigger inconsistency between the FIB and the RIB, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCus84718.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Carrier Routing System | 5.3.0.rout |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102975Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040344Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102975Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040344Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0132?
CVE-2018-0132 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the forwarding information base (FIB) code of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause inconsistency between the routing information base (RIB)...
How severe is CVE-2018-0132?
CVE-2018-0132 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0132?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Carrier Routing System.