ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2017-6742: Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software SNMP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Vendor | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Product | IOS and IOS XE Software |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 19 Apr 2023 |
| CISA federal deadline | 10 May 2023 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-119 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.