CVE-2018-0462: Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the user management functionality of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack against an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-provided input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in with a highly privileged user account and performing a sequence of specific user management operations that interfere with the underlying operating system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to permanently degrade the functionality of the affected system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0462?
The severity of CVE-2018-0462 is considered high due to its potential to cause a denial of service attack.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0462?
To fix CVE-2018-0462, Cisco recommends upgrading to the latest versions of NFVIS, specifically version 6.0 or 8.0, depending on your current installation.
What type of attack can CVE-2018-0462 facilitate?
CVE-2018-0462 can facilitate a denial of service attack against an affected Cisco system.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-0462?
CVE-2018-0462 affects users of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software versions 6.0 and 8.0.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-0462?
Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to exploit CVE-2018-0462.