CVE-2018-15377: Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Plug and Play Agent Memory Leak Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 05 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Cisco Network Plug and Play agent, also referred to as the Cisco Open Plug-n-Play agent, of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending invalid data to the Cisco Network Plug and Play agent on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a memory leak on the affected device, which could cause the device to reload.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS | =15.7\(3.1s\)m | |
| Cisco IOS | =denali-16.3.6 | |
| Cisco IOS | =everest-16.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15377?
CVE-2018-15377 has been rated as high severity due to its potential impact on affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15377?
To fix CVE-2018-15377, users should update their Cisco IOS Software or Cisco IOS XE Software to the recommended patched versions.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-15377?
CVE-2018-15377 affects specific versions of Cisco IOS Software including 15.7(3.1s)m, denali-16.3.6, and everest-16.5.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-15377 allow?
CVE-2018-15377 allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak on the affected device.
Is CVE-2018-15377 simple to exploit?
CVE-2018-15377 can be exploited remotely without authentication, making it a significant risk for affected systems.
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