CVE-2018-0302: Input Validation

Published Jun 21, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the CLI parser of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to cause a buffer overflow on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation in the CLI parser subsystem. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by exceeding the expected length of user input. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the affected system. This vulnerability affects Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewall, Firepower 9300 Security Appliance, UCS 6100 Series Fabric Interconnects, UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnects, UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnects. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb61099, CSCvb86743.

Affected Software

14 affected components
cisco NX-OS=3.1\(1k\)a
cisco Ucs 6120xp
cisco Ucs 6140xp
cisco Ucs 6248up
Cisco Ucs 6296up
cisco Ucs 6324
cisco Ucs 6332
Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System>=1.1<1.1.4.169
Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System>=2.0<2.0.1.135
Cisco Firepower 4110
Cisco Firepower 4120
Cisco Firepower 4140
Cisco Firepower 4150
cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance

Event History

Jun 21, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-0302.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-0302?

The severity level of CVE-2018-0302 is high with a value of 7.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-0302?

Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Software are affected by CVE-2018-0302.

4

How does CVE-2018-0302 impact the affected devices?

CVE-2018-0302 allows an authenticated, local attacker to cause a buffer overflow on the affected devices.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-0302?

To fix CVE-2018-0302, apply the relevant patch or upgrade to a fixed version provided by Cisco.

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