CVE-2018-0292: Buffer Overflow
A vulnerability in the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of an affected system. The attacker could also cause an affected system to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to a buffer overflow condition in the IGMP Snooping subsystem. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted IGMP packets to an affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of the affected system or cause the affected system to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. This vulnerability affects Nexus 2000 Series Switches, Nexus 3000 Series Switches, Nexus 3500 Platform Switches, Nexus 3600 Platform Switches, Nexus 5500 Platform Switches, Nexus 5600 Platform Switches, Nexus 6000 Series Switches, Nexus 7000 Series Switches, Nexus 7700 Series Switches, Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode, Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuv79620, CSCvg71263.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0292?
CVE-2018-0292 has a critical severity rating, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0292?
To fix CVE-2018-0292, update Cisco NX-OS Software to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0292?
CVE-2018-0292 affects multiple versions of Cisco NX-OS and its components, specifically versions prior to 7.3(3)n1(1).
Can CVE-2018-0292 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2018-0292 requires an adjacent network attacker to exploit the vulnerability.
What happens if CVE-2018-0292 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-0292 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system compromise.