CVE-2018-0175: Cisco IOS, XR, and XE Software Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Mar 28, 2018
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Updated

Format string vulnerability in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software, Cisco IOS XE Software, and Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on an affected device.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Cisco IOS=15.4\(3\)m4.1
Cisco IOS XE=15.4\(3\)m4.1
Cisco IOS XR=15.4\(3\)m4.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Cisco IOS<=15.2\(4a\)ea5
Cisco IOS XE<=15.2\(4a\)ea5
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 8300 Industrial Managed Ethernet Switch
All of the following
Any of the following
Cisco IOS<=15.2\(6\)e0a
Cisco IOS XE<=15.2\(6\)e0a
Any of the following
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Armorstratix 5700
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 5400
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 5410
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 5700
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 8000
All of the following
Any of the following
Cisco IOS<=15.6.3m1
Cisco IOS XE<=15.6.3m1
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 5900 Services Router
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Armorstratix 5700
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 5400
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 5410
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 5700
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 5900 Services Router
rockwellautomation Allen-bradley Stratix 8000
Cisco IOS, XR, and XE Software

Event History

Mar 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 3, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-0175.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0175?

The severity of CVE-2018-0175 is high with a severity value of 8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-0175?

The affected software for CVE-2018-0175 is Cisco IOS, XR, and XE Software version 15.4(3)m4.1.

4

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2018-0175?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2018-0175 by sending malicious requests to the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) subsystem.

5

Are there any known references for CVE-2018-0175?

Yes, there are references available for CVE-2018-0175. You can find them at the following URLs: [Reference 1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103564), [Reference 2](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040586), [Reference 3](https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-107-03).

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