CVE-2018-0161: Cisco IOS Software Resource Management Errors Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software running on certain models of Cisco Catalyst Switches could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition, aka a GET MIB Object ID Denial of Service Vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to a condition that could occur when the affected software processes an SNMP read request that contains a request for the ciscoFlashMIB object ID (OID). An attacker could trigger this vulnerability by issuing an SNMP GET request for the ciscoFlashMIB OID on an affected device. A successful exploit could cause the affected device to restart due to a SYS-3-CPUHOG. This vulnerability affects the following Cisco devices if they are running a vulnerable release of Cisco IOS Software and are configured to use SNMP Version 2 (SNMPv2) or SNMP Version 3 (SNMPv3): Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches 8P, Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches 8U. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd89541.
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A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software running on certain models of Cisco Catalyst Switches could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0161?
CVE-2018-0161 is a vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Which models of Cisco Catalyst Switches are affected by CVE-2018-0161?
CVE-2018-0161 affects certain models of Cisco Catalyst Switches.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0161?
CVE-2018-0161 has a severity rating of 6.3 (Medium).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-0161?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-0161 by sending specially crafted SNMP requests to a vulnerable device.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-0161?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with software updates to address CVE-2018-0161.