CVE-2015-0272

CVE-2015-0272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Networkmanager 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

GNOME NetworkManager allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (IPv6 traffic disruption) via a crafted MTU value in an IPv6 Router Advertisement (RA) message, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8215.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0272?
GNOME NetworkManager allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (IPv6 traffic disruption) via a crafted MTU value in an IPv6 Router Advertisement (RA) message, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8215.
How severe is CVE-2015-0272?
CVE-2015-0272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0272 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0272?
CVE-2015-0272 primarily affects Gnome Networkmanager. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0272?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0272 published?
CVE-2015-0272 was published on 2015-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (25)

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