VDB-115180 · CVE-2018-0179 · BID 103556

Cisco IOS 15.4(2)CG/15.4(2)T/15.4(3)M Login Enhancements resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Cisco IOS 15.4(2)CG/15.4(2)T/15.4(3)M. Affected is an unknown function of the component Login Enhancements. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-0179. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco IOS 15.4(2)CG/15.4(2)T/15.4(3)M (Router Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Login Enhancements. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Login Enhancements (Login Block) feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected system, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. These vulnerabilities affect Cisco devices that are running Cisco IOS Software Release 15.4(2)T, 15.4(3)M, or 15.4(2)CG and later. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuy32360, CSCuz60599.

The bug was discovered 03/28/2018. The weakness was published 03/28/2018 as cisco-sa-20180328-slogin as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-0179 since 11/27/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/09/2024).

It is declared as attacked. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 316225 (Cisco IOS Software Login Enhancements Login Block Denial of Service Vulnerabilities(cisco-sa-20180328-slogin)). This issue was added on 03/03/2022 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 03/17/2022:

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There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 103556†). Similar entry is available at VDB-115181. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Router Operating System

Vendor

Cisco

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.cisco.com/

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20180328-slogin
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-0179 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-0179
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115180
SecurityFocus: 103556 - Cisco IOS Login Enhancements Feature Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2018 09:14
Updated: 09/09/2024 22:29
Changes: 03/29/2018 09:14 (64), 01/17/2020 19:23 (4), 04/23/2024 17:08 (27), 07/24/2024 16:24 (1), 09/09/2024 22:29 (1)
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