CVE-2018-0179: Technical Deep-Dive (Auto Refreshed)

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Executive Technical Summary

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Login Enhancements (Login Block) feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected system, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. These vulnerabilities affect Cisco devices that are running Cisco IOS Software Release 15.4(2)T, 15.4(3)M, or 15.4(2)CG and later. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuy32360, CSCuz60599.

• Context preserved from previous revision: Multiple vulnerabilities in the Login Enhancements (Login Block) feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected system, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. These vulnerabilities affect Cisco devices that are running Cisco IOS Software Release 15.4(2)T, 15.4(3)M, or 15.4(2)CG and later. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuy32360, CSCuz60599. Notes: 渗透测试有关的POC、EXP、脚本、提权、小工具等---About penetration-testing python-script poc getshell csrf xss cms php-getshell domainmod-xss csrf-webshell cobub-razor cve rce sql sql-poc poc-exp bypass oa-getshell cve-cms

Technical Details

• CVE: CVE-2018-0179
• KEV date added: 2022-03-03
• KEV due date: 2022-03-17
• NVD published: 2018-03-29
• NVD modified: 2026-01-14
• MITRE modified: 2026-01-12
• CVSS base score: 5.9
• CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
• CVSS exploitability score: 2.2
• CVSS impact score: 3.6
• Attack vector: Network
• Attack complexity: High
• Privileges required: None
• User interaction: None
• Scope: Unchanged
• Confidentiality impact: None
• Integrity impact: None
• Availability impact: High

Versions and Products Impacted

• cisco / ios (versions: 15.3(00.00.19)sy)
• cisco / ios (versions: 15.4(01)ia001.100)
• cisco / ios (versions: 15.6(01.22)t)
• cisco / ios (versions: 15.4(03)m4.1)
• cisco / ios (versions: 15.4(2)cg)
• cisco / ios (versions: 15.4(2)t)
• cisco / ios (versions: 15.4(3)m)
• n/a / Cisco IOS (versions: Cisco IOS)

Weakness Classification

• CWE-399
• NVD-CWE-noinfo

Repositories for Lab Validation (Public Examples)

• Mr-xn/Penetration_Testing_POC | stars: 7291 | updated: 2026-03-31 | https://github.com/Mr-xn/Penetration_Testing_POC
  Notes: 渗透测试有关的POC、EXP、脚本、提权、小工具等---About penetration-testing python-script poc getshell csrf xss cms php-getshell domainmod-xss csrf-webshell cobub-razor cve rce sql sql-poc poc-exp bypass oa-getshell cve-cms
• xairy/linux-kernel-exploitation | stars: 6389 | updated: 2026-03-30 | https://github.com/xairy/linux-kernel-exploitation
  Notes: A collection of links related to Linux kernel security and exploitation
• 0xor0ne/awesome-list | stars: 3450 | updated: 2026-03-31 | https://github.com/0xor0ne/awesome-list
  Notes: Cybersecurity oriented awesome list
• Ostorlab/KEV | stars: 608 | updated: 2026-03-23 | https://github.com/Ostorlab/KEV
  Notes: Ostorlab KEV: One-command to detect most remotely known exploitable vulnerabilities. Sourced from CISA KEV, Google's Tsunami, Ostorlab's Asteroid and Bug Bounty programs.

People and Organizations Mentioned

• cisco
• IOS Software
• Mr-xn
• xairy
• 0xor0ne
• Ostorlab

Practical Defensive Validation (Authorized Only)

1. Use only isolated environments and systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test.
2. Snapshot infrastructure before validation and preserve baseline logs (EDR, SIEM, OS, app).
3. Inventory cisco / ios (versions: 15.3(00.00.19)sy) assets and confirm exact vulnerable versions with automated checks.
4. Patch in staged environments and validate closure with scanners + service health checks.
5. Map detections to MITRE ATT&CK tactics relevant to your environment and tune alert quality.

References

• NVD record: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0179
• MITRE CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-0179
• CISA KEV Catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
• CISA KEV JSON feed: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json
• KEV notes: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0179
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103556
• https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-slogin
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-0179
• Repository example: https://github.com/Mr-xn/Penetration_Testing_POC
• Repository example: https://github.com/xairy/linux-kernel-exploitation
• Repository example: https://github.com/0xor0ne/awesome-list
• Repository example: https://github.com/Ostorlab/KEV

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