What is the severity of CVE-2018-0196?

CVE-2018-0196 is rated as high severity due to the potential for an authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files to the device's operating system.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0196?

To fix CVE-2018-0196, upgrade your Cisco IOS XE Software to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2018-0196?

CVE-2018-0196 affects Cisco IOS XE Software versions 16.1.2, 16.2.0, and 16.3(1).

Who can exploit CVE-2018-0196?

CVE-2018-0196 can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker with access to the web-based user interface.

What impacts can result from CVE-2018-0196?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-0196 can lead to unauthorized file writes, potentially compromising the integrity of the affected Cisco device.

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CVE-2018-0196

medium

4.9

CWE

28/3/2018

2/12/2024

CVE-2018-0196: Input Validation

First published: Wed Mar 28 2018(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface (web UI) of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to write arbitrary files to the operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of HTTP requests that are sent to the web UI of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious HTTP request to the web UI of the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write arbitrary files to the operating system of an affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb22645.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS XE Web UI	=16.1.2
Cisco IOS XE Web UI	=16.2.0
Cisco IOS XE Web UI	=16.3\(1\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0196?
CVE-2018-0196 is rated as high severity due to the potential for an authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files to the device's operating system.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0196?
To fix CVE-2018-0196, upgrade your Cisco IOS XE Software to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2018-0196?
CVE-2018-0196 affects Cisco IOS XE Software versions 16.1.2, 16.2.0, and 16.3(1).
Who can exploit CVE-2018-0196?
CVE-2018-0196 can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker with access to the web-based user interface.
What impacts can result from CVE-2018-0196?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-0196 can lead to unauthorized file writes, potentially compromising the integrity of the affected Cisco device.

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