CVE-2018-1149

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CVE-2018-1149 is a vulnerability that affects the Cisco IOS XE software. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation of certain parameters in the affected software. The vulnerability was discovered in March 2018 and was assigned CVE-2018-1149. Cisco released a security advisory on April 18, 2018, which provided details on the vulnerability and recommended mitigations. A patch was also made available to address the issue. It is important for organizations to apply the patch as soon as possible to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, disruption of critical services, and potential financial loss. As such, it is crucial for organizations to take the necessary steps to protect their systems from this vulnerability. This includes applying the appropriate patches, monitoring their systems for suspicious activity, and ensuring that their security measures are up-to-date and effective.

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Rabbot	Unspecified	1	Rabbot is a malicious software, or malware, discovered by Anomali Labs' cyber threat researchers. It shares the same code base with another malware called Linux Rabbit. Both were used in a campaign targeting Linux servers and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that started in August 2018 and continued

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MITRE	a year ago	Linux Rabbit/Rabbot Malware