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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-3818 · published 16 January 2009

CVE-2008-3818: Cisco ons improper input validation vulnerability

Cisco · Ons

Cisco ONS 15310-CL, 15310-MA, 15327, 15454, 15454 SDH, and 15600 with software 7.0.2 through 7.0.6, 7.2.2, 8.0.x, 8.5.1, and 8.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (control-card reset) via a crafted TCP session.

7.8 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 2.0% · top 20.5% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
7.8CVSS 2.0 base score
2.0%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
10References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Cisco ONS 15310-CL, 15310-MA, 15327, 15454, 15454 SDH, and 15600 with software 7.0.2 through 7.0.6, 7.2.2, 8.0.x, 8.5.1, and 8.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (control-card reset) via a crafted TCP session.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021592
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a5c4fa.shtml Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33261
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0139
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47940
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021592
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a5c4fa.shtml Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33261
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0139
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47940

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-3818), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.