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The gre tunnels tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Generic Routing Encapsulation tunnels, primarily in the context of network security and Cisco device vulnerabilities. A recent thread highlights the exploitation of CVE-2018-0171 in Cisco Smart Install by the Static Tundra threat group, emphasizing the need to patch or disable affected devices. While GRE tunnels themselves are not the direct focus, the tag relates to network tunneling protocols and their security implications in enterprise IT environments. Topics include vulnerability remediation, network device hardening, and maintaining secure tunnel configurations to prevent unauthorized access.
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    Patch or Disable: Containing Static Tundra Exploiting CVE-2018-0171 in Cisco Devices

    This week’s Cisco Talos briefing reads like a travelogue-turned-threat-advisory: after a short, evocative opening about cherry pie and Douglas firs, the post pivots sharply to an urgent security alert — a Russian state‑backed cluster Talos calls Static Tundra is actively exploiting a...
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