CVE-2018-0094: High severity cisco ucs central software vulnerability
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.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0094?
CVE-2018-0094 is a vulnerability in IPv6 ingress packet processing for Cisco UCS Central Software that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition due to high CPU utilization on the targeted device.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-0094?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-0094 by sending specially crafted IPv6 packets to the affected Cisco UCS Central Software, resulting in high CPU utilization and causing a denial of service (DoS) condition.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0094?
CVE-2018-0094 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-0094?
Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software version 1.4(1a) is affected by CVE-2018-0094.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2018-0094?
To mitigate CVE-2018-0094, it is recommended to apply the relevant security patches provided by Cisco, as mentioned in their security advisory.