Vulnerability identifier: #VU11336
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the Smart Install feature due to improper validation of packet data. A remote attacker can trigger buffer overflow, cause the service to crash and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to versions 16.3(5.72), 15.7(3.1.14A)OT, 15.7(3.1.10V)OT, 15.7(3.0z)M, 15.7(2.0v)M0.6, 15.6(3)M4, 15.6(3)M3.1, 15.5(3)M7, 15.5(3)M6.1, 15.5(1.0.93)SY1, 15.5(1.0.91)SY1, 15.5(1)SY1, 15.5(1)IC1.112, 15.5(1)IA1.529, 15.4(3)M9, 15.4(1.1.21)SY4, 15.4(1)SY4, 15.2(6.5.1i)E1, 15.2(6.4.66i)E1, 15.2(6.4.4i)E1, 15.2(6)E1, 15.2(4.7.8)EA7, 15.2(2)E8, 15.2(1)SY6, 15.2(1)SY5.114, 15.1(2)SY11.62 or 12.2(60)EZ13.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco IOS XE: 15.2.5 E
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-smi2
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.