CVE-2005-2279

CVE-2005-2279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ons 15216 Optical Add Drop Multiplexer Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cisco ONS 15216 Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (OADM) running firmware 2.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (management plane session loss) via crafted telnet data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2279?
Cisco ONS 15216 Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (OADM) running firmware 2.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (management plane session loss) via crafted telnet data.
How severe is CVE-2005-2279?
CVE-2005-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2279 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2279?
CVE-2005-2279 affects Cisco Ons 15216 Optical Add Drop Multiplexer Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2279?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2279 published?
CVE-2005-2279 was published on 2005-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)