CVE-2018-0158

CRITICALNVD 8.69.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-03), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 8.6 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
9.0EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS PROB: 7%CVSS: 8.6Exploit: cisa kev · ssvc activeExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

A vulnerability in the Internet Key Exchange Version 2 (IKEv2) module of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak or a reload of an affected device that leads to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to incorrect processing of certain IKEv2 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted IKEv2 packets to an affected device to be processed. A successful exploit could cause an affected device to continuously consume memory and eventually reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf22394.

CVSS v3
8.6
EG Score
9.0(high)
EG Risk
96(Attend)
EG Risk 96/100SSVC: Attend

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity90% × 45%
Exploitation100% × 40%
Automatability100% × 15%
Action: Remediate soon — notable exploitation risk.
EPSS PROB
7%
EPSS %ILE
94%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

March 28, 2018

Last Modified

January 14, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated Jun 2, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. No patch confirmed yet.
generic🔴 Active Exploitation

Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Internet Key Exchange Memory Leak Vulnerability

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-ike
generic
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040595
generic
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103566

Weakness Classification(3)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 43× in last 7d / 238× in last 30d)

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  1. 2026-07-27 08:45 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  74. 2026-07-14 18:05 UTCCISA KEV update
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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2018-0158?
CVE-2018-0158 is a critical vulnerability published on March 28, 2018. A vulnerability in the Internet Key Exchange Version 2 (IKEv2) module of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak or a reload of an affected device that leads to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due…
When was CVE-2018-0158 disclosed?
CVE-2018-0158 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 28, 2018, with the most recent update on January 14, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2018-0158 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2018-0158 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on March 3, 2022, affecting Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0158?
CVE-2018-0158 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.6 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2018-0158?
CVE-2018-0158 affects Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2018-0158?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2018-0158, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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