CVE-2018-0311: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 21, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Cisco Fabric Services component of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because the affected software insufficiently validates Cisco Fabric Services packets when the software processes packet data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a maliciously crafted Cisco Fabric Services packet to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a buffer overflow condition on the device, which could cause process crashes and result in a DoS condition on the device. This vulnerability affects Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewalls, Firepower 9300 Security Appliance, MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches, Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, Nexus 3000 Series Switches, Nexus 3500 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 Switches in standalone NX-OS mode, Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules, UCS 6100 Series Fabric Interconnects, UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnects, UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnects. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd69960, CSCve02463, CSCve04859, CSCve41530, CSCve41537, CSCve41541, CSCve41557.

Affected Software

97 affected components
Cisco NX-OS=7.0\(0\)hsk\(0.357\)
Cisco NX-OS=8.1\(0.2\)s0
Cisco NX-OS=8.8\(0.1\)
Cisco Nexus 5000
Cisco Nexus 5010
Cisco Nexus 5020
Cisco Nexus 5548p
Cisco Nexus 5548up
Cisco Nexus 5596t
Cisco Nexus 5596up
Cisco Nexus 56128p
Cisco Nexus 5624q
Cisco Nexus 5648q
Cisco Nexus 5672up
Cisco Nexus 5696q
Cisco NX-OS=8.0\(1\)
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7700
Cisco NX-OS=8.8\(3.5\)s0
Cisco Nexus 92160yc-x
Cisco Nexus 92304qc
Cisco Nexus 9236c
Cisco Nexus 9272q
Cisco Nexus 93108tc-ex
Cisco Nexus 93120tx
Cisco Nexus 93128tx
Cisco Nexus 93180yc-ex
Cisco Nexus 9332pq
Cisco Nexus 9372px
Cisco Nexus 9372tx
Cisco Nexus 9396px
Cisco Nexus 9396tx
Cisco Nexus 9504
Cisco Nexus 9508
Cisco Nexus 9516
Cisco Nexus N9k-c9508-fm-r
Cisco Nexus N9k-x9636c-r
Cisco Nexus N9k-x9636q-r
Cisco NX-OS=6.0\(2\)a8\(9\)
Cisco NX-OS=7.0\(3\)i4\(7\)
Cisco NX-OS=7.0\(3\)i6\(2\)
Cisco Nexus 172tq-xl
Cisco Nexus 3016
Cisco Nexus 3048
Cisco Nexus 3064-32t
Cisco Nexus 3064-t
Cisco Nexus 3064-x
Cisco Nexus 3100-v
Cisco Nexus 31128pq
Cisco Nexus 3132c-z
Cisco Nexus 3132q
Cisco Nexus 3132q-x
Cisco Nexus 3132q-xl
Cisco Nexus 3164q
Cisco Nexus 3172pq
Cisco Nexus 3172pq-xl
Cisco Nexus 3172tq
Cisco Nexus 3172tq-32t
Cisco Nexus 3232c
Cisco Nexus 3264c-e
Cisco Nexus 3264q
Cisco Nexus 34180yc
Cisco Nexus 3524-x
Cisco Nexus 3524-xl
Cisco Nexus 3548
Cisco Nexus 3548-x
Cisco Nexus 3548-xl
Cisco Nexus 3636c-r
Cisco Nexus C36180yc-r
Cisco NX-OS<7.3\(3\)n1\(1\)
Cisco Nexus 2148t
Cisco Nexus 2224tp Ge
Cisco Nexus 2232pp 10ge
Cisco Nexus 2232tm-e 10ge
Cisco Nexus 2232tm 10ge
Cisco Nexus 2248pq 10ge
Cisco Nexus 2248tp-e
Cisco Nexus 2248tp Ge
Cisco Nexus 6001p
Cisco Nexus 6001t
Cisco NX-OS<3.2\(b\)
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<1.1.4.179
Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System>=2.0<2.0.1.153
Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System>=2.1.1<2.1.1.86
Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System>=2.2.1<2.2.1.70
Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System>=2.2.2<2.2.2.17
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 severity of CVE-2018-0311?

CVE-2018-0311 has a severity rating of high due to its potential to enable denial of service (DoS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-0311?

To fix CVE-2018-0311, update your Cisco NX-OS or FXOS Software to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0311?

CVE-2018-0311 affects specific versions of Cisco NX-OS Software including 7.0(0)hsk(0.357), 8.1(0.2)s0, and 8.8(0.1), among others.

4

Can CVE-2018-0311 cause long-term damage to my network devices?

While CVE-2018-0311 can cause temporary denial of service conditions, it does not cause permanent damage to the affected devices.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2018-0311?

CVE-2018-0311 can be exploited by unauthenticated, remote attackers who perform a specific sequence of actions to trigger the vulnerability.

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