cisco-sa-20180328-ike: Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Internet Key Exchange Memory Leak Vulnerability

Published Mar 28, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Internet Key Exchange Version 2 (IKEv2) module of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak or a reload of an affected device that leads to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incorrect processing of certain IKEv2 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted IKEv2 packets to an affected device to be processed. A successful exploit could cause an affected device to continuously consume memory and eventually reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-ike This advisory is part of the March 28, 2018, release of the Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication, which includes 20 Cisco Security Advisories that describe 22 vulnerabilities. For a complete list of the advisories and links to them, see Cisco Event Response: March 2018 Semiannual Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication.

Credit

This vulnerability was found while handling Cisco TAC support requests.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco IOS Software
Cisco IOS XE Software

Event History

Mar 28, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180328-ike?

The cisco-sa-20180328-ike vulnerability has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory leaks or device reloads.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20180328-ike?

To fix the cisco-sa-20180328-ike vulnerability, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Cisco for the affected IOS and IOS XE Software.

3

What devices are affected by cisco-sa-20180328-ike?

The devices affected by the cisco-sa-20180328-ike vulnerability include those running Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software.

4

Can cisco-sa-20180328-ike be exploited remotely?

Yes, the cisco-sa-20180328-ike vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated, remote attackers.

5

What are the risks of not addressing cisco-sa-20180328-ike?

Not addressing the cisco-sa-20180328-ike vulnerability can lead to potential denial of service conditions, impacting device availability and network operations.

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