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CVE-2018-0164: Cisco IOS XE could let remote attacker stop traffic

CVE-2018-0164 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Cisco IOS XE software on certain routers can be tricked with specially crafted IPv6 packets, causing a traffic queue to freeze and stop data flow. This affects the cBR-8 Converged Broadband Router and other Cisco routers that run IOS XE with IPv6 enabled. Apply the latest software update from Cisco to fix the issue and avoid sending untrusted IPv6 traffic until then.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco ios_xe 15.6\(2\)sp
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:15.6\(2\)sp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A vulnerability in the Switch Integrated Security Features of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an interface queue wedge. The vulnerability is due to in...
A vulnerability in the Switch Integrated Security Features of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an interface queue wedge. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of crafted IPv6 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted IPv6 packets through the device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause an interface queue wedge. This vulnerability affects the Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Router, Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, and Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V Series when configured with IPv6. In the field and internal testing, this vulnerability was only observed or reproduced on the Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Router. The Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers and Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V Series contain the same code logic, so affected trains have had the code fix applied; however, on these two products, the vulnerability has not been observed in the field or successfully reproduced internally. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd75185.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
8.6 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-399Resource Management Errors
Timeline
Published28 Mar 2018
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-0164 · NVD
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