Vulnerability identifier: #VU8685
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition.
The weakness exists due to an error in the implementation of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) feature. A remote attacker can send specially crafted CIP packets and cause the device to reload.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco IOS: 12.0 - 15.6.2 SP
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170927-cip
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.