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CVE-2017-6742

CISA KEV

Published April 19, 2023 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

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.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
CiscoIOS and IOS XE Software

Patch Status

Patch by 2023-05-10

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2017-6742.