CVE-2017-6742
Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software SNMP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Summary
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS and IOS XE 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.
Affected software
Vendor: Cisco · Product: IOS and IOS XE Software
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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