How severe is CVE-2015-0654?

CVE-2015-0654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-0654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0654?

CVE-2015-0654 primarily affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0654?

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-2015-0654 published?

CVE-2015-0654 was published on 2015-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0654

CVE-2015-0654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System
Published: 2015-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition in the TLS implementation in MainApp in the management interface in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Software before 7.3(3)E4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) by establishing many HTTPS sessions, aka Bug ID CSCuq40652.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0654?: Race condition in the TLS implementation in MainApp in the management interface in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Software before 7.3(3)E4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) by establishing many HTTPS sessions, aka Bug ID CSCuq40652.
How severe is CVE-2015-0654?: CVE-2015-0654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-0654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0654?: CVE-2015-0654 primarily affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0654?: 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-2015-0654 published?: CVE-2015-0654 was published on 2015-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.2\(1\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.2\(2\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.3\(2\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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