CVE-2017-6664

CVE-2017-6664 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios Xe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.

Key facts

Description

A vulnerability in the Autonomic Networking feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote, autonomic node to access the Autonomic Networking infrastructure of an affected system, after the certificate for the autonomic node has been revoked. This vulnerability affected devices that are running Release 16.x of Cisco IOS XE Software and are configured to use Autonomic Networking. This vulnerability does not affect devices that are running an earlier release of Cisco IOS XE Software or devices that are not configured to use Autonomic Networking. More Information: CSCvd22328. Known Affected Releases: 15.5(1)S3.1 Denali-16.2.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6664?
A vulnerability in the Autonomic Networking feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote, autonomic node to access the Autonomic Networking infrastructure of an affected system, after the certificate for the autonomic node has been revoked. This vulnerability affected devices that are running Release 16.x of Cisco IOS XE Software and are configured to use Autonomic Networking. This vulnerability does not affect devices that are running an earlier release of Cisco IOS XE Software or devices that are not configured to use Autonomic Networking. More Information: CSCvd22328. Known Affected Releases: 15.5(1)S3.1 Denali-16.2.1.
How severe is CVE-2017-6664?
CVE-2017-6664 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6664 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6664?
CVE-2017-6664 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xe. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6664?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-6664 published?
CVE-2017-6664 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (29)

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