Fixed Intel

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Remediation Deadline: Mar 24, 2022

CVE-2017-12240

High
EPSS 7.9%CISA KEV
Cisco/IOS and IOS XE Software

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.

EPSS — Exploit Probability

7.9%

Higher than 91.9% of all CVEs

Required Action

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12240

Risk Assessment

ELEVATED
In CISA KEV

Details

Severity
High
EPSS
7.9%
CISA KEV
Yes
Ransomware
Unknown
Articles
0

Timeline

Published

Mar 3, 2022

Added to KEV

Mar 3, 2022

Remediation Due

Mar 24, 2022

Affected Product

Cisco

IOS and IOS XE Software

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