Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the Open Shortest Path First version 3 (OSPFv3) implementation in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause an affected device to reload. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of specific OSPFv3 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted OSPFv3 Link-State Advertisements (LSA) to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause an affected device to reload, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | 16.2.1 |
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 16.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105403Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041737Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-094-03
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105403Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041737Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-094-03
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0466?
CVE-2018-0466 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the Open Shortest Path First version 3 (OSPFv3) implementation in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause an affected device to relo...
How severe is CVE-2018-0466?
CVE-2018-0466 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0466?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios, Cisco Ios Xe.