What is the severity of CVE-2018-0466?

CVE-2018-0466 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow unauthenticated attackers to disrupt device operation.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0466?

To fix CVE-2018-0466, update your Cisco IOS or IOS XE software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2018-0466?

CVE-2018-0466 affects Cisco IOS version 16.2.1 and potentially other versions within the same series.

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2018-0466?

CVE-2018-0466 allows an adjacent attacker to send specific OSPFv3 packets that can cause the device to reload.

Is CVE-2018-0466 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2018-0466 is not remotely exploitable as it requires an adjacent attacker to trigger the vulnerability.

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CVE-2018-0466

medium

6.5

CWE

399

5/10/2018

26/11/2024

CVE-2018-0466: Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software OSPFv3 Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Fri Oct 05 2018(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Open Shortest Path First version 3 (OSPFv3) implementation in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause an affected device to reload. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of specific OSPFv3 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted OSPFv3 Link-State Advertisements (LSA) to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause an affected device to reload, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS	=16.2.1
Cisco IOS XE Web UI	=16.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0466?
CVE-2018-0466 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow unauthenticated attackers to disrupt device operation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0466?
To fix CVE-2018-0466, update your Cisco IOS or IOS XE software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2018-0466?
CVE-2018-0466 affects Cisco IOS version 16.2.1 and potentially other versions within the same series.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2018-0466?
CVE-2018-0466 allows an adjacent attacker to send specific OSPFv3 packets that can cause the device to reload.
Is CVE-2018-0466 remotely exploitable?
CVE-2018-0466 is not remotely exploitable as it requires an adjacent attacker to trigger the vulnerability.

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