CWE
798
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-20180328-xesc: Cisco IOS XE Software Static Credential Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 28 2018(Updated: )

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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software
Cisco IOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180328-xesc?

    The severity of cisco-sa-20180328-xesc varies based on the specific vulnerability, but many are marked as high risk due to their potential impact.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-20180328-xesc?

    To fix cisco-sa-20180328-xesc, you should apply the latest patches or updates provided by Cisco for the affected versions of IOS and IOS XE Software.

  • Which products are affected by cisco-sa-20180328-xesc?

    The products affected by cisco-sa-20180328-xesc include Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE Software.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are included in cisco-sa-20180328-xesc?

    cisco-sa-20180328-xesc includes a variety of vulnerabilities, including remote code execution, denial of service, and privilege escalation.

  • Is there a workaround for cisco-sa-20180328-xesc?

    Specific workarounds may be available for some vulnerabilities listed in cisco-sa-20180328-xesc, but applying updates is the recommended course of action.

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