CVE-2015-0579

CVE-2015-0579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-399
• Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server
• Published: 2015-01-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) and Cisco Expressway allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption, and partial outage) via crafted SIP packets, aka Bug ID CSCur12473.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0579?

Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) and Cisco Expressway allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption, and partial outage) via crafted SIP packets, aka Bug ID CSCur12473.

How severe is CVE-2015-0579?

CVE-2015-0579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0579?

CVE-2015-0579 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0579?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0579 published?

CVE-2015-0579 was published on 2015-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2015-0579
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72057
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031541
• https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=37007

Affected products (2)

• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:*:*:*:*:control:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:*:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*

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