CVE-2017-6744—Cisco IOS Software SNMP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Cisco IOS Software SNMP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS 1 contains a vulnerability that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to remotely execute code on an affected system or cause an affected system to reload. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted SNMP packet to an affected system via IPv4 or IPv6.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6744

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-119