#VU8684 Improper input validation in Cisco IOS - CVE-2017-12233
Published: October 4, 2017 / Updated: March 8, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8684
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12233
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS
Cisco IOS
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
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.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.