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 products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Cisco IOS and IOS XE | Cisco IOS and IOS XE | — |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2025-1871 Cisco IOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 20, 2025
- ICSA-18-107-04 Rockwell Automation Stratix and ArmorStratix Switches CISA ICS & IT advisories · Apr 17, 2018