CVE-2017-12240 — Actively Exploited: IOS and IOS XE Software (Cisco)
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) relay subsystem of Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of an affected system.
| CVE ID | CVE-2017-12240 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Cisco |
| Product | IOS and IOS XE Software |
| Vulnerability name | Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software DHCP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2022-03-03 |
| Remediation due | 2022-03-24 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Description | The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) relay subsystem of Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE Software contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of an affected system. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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