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CVE-2018-0156

Known Exploited (CISA KEV)HIGH
7.5
CVSS Severity Score
EPSS Score41.9790%
EPSS Percentile85.41th
PublishedMar 28, 2018
Last ModifiedJan 13, 2026

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the Smart Install feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of packet data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted packet to an affected device on TCP port 4786. Only Smart Install client switches are affected. Cisco devices that are configured as a Smart Install director are not affected by this vulnerability. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd40673.

Affected Platforms (CPE)

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Cisco

Ios

= 15.2\(2\)e4
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Cisco

Ios

= 15.2\(2a\)ja
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Cisco

Ios Xe

= 15.2\(2\)e4
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Cisco

Ios Xe

= 15.2\(2a\)ja

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