#VU13439 Buffer overflow in Cisco NX-OS - CVE-2018-0308

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13439

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0308

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco NX-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the Cisco Fabric Services component due to buffer overflow when insufficient validation of header values in Cisco Fabric Services packets. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted Cisco Fabric Services packet, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco NX-OS: All versions

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180620-fxnxos-fab-a...

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Q & A

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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.