Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition of the Precision Time Protocol. The vulnerability is due to insufficient processing of PTP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a custom PTP packet to, or through, an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a DoS condition for the PTP subsystem, resulting in time synchronization issues across the network.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | 15.2\(4\)e |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105427Third 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/105427Third 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-2018-0473?
CVE-2018-0473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition of the Precision Time ...
How severe is CVE-2018-0473?
CVE-2018-0473 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-2018-0473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios.