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CVE-2018-0159

A vulnerability in the implementation of Internet Key Exchange Version 1 (IKEv1) functionality in Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Softwa

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Summary

Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE Software are affected, specifically their implementation of the IKEv1 protocol used for setting up VPN tunnels. An unauthenticated remote attacker could send specially crafted IKEv1 packets to cause the device to reload, interrupting its service (denial of service).

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A vulnerability in the implementation of Internet Key Exchange Version 1 (IKEv1) functionality in Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of specific IKEv1 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted IKEv1 packets to an affected device during an IKE negotiation. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuj73916.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV

    CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild

  3. CISA remediation deadline

    Due date for US federal agencies to patch

  4. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • n/a Cisco IOS and IOS XE

    Cisco IOS and IOS XE

References 3

securityfocus.com

securitytracker.com

tools.cisco.com