How severe is CVE-2015-0678?

CVE-2015-0678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-0678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0678?

CVE-2015-0678 primarily affects Cisco Asa With Firepower Services. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0678?

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-2015-0678 published?

CVE-2015-0678 was published on 2015-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0678

CVE-2015-0678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Asa With Firepower Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Asa With Firepower Services
Published: 2015-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The virtualization layer in Cisco ASA FirePOWER Software before 5.3.1.2 and 5.4.x before 5.4.0.1 and ASA Context-Aware (CX) Software before 9.3.2.1-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) by rapidly sending crafted packets to the management interface, aka Bug IDs CSCus11007 and CSCun56954.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0678?: The virtualization layer in Cisco ASA FirePOWER Software before 5.3.1.2 and 5.4.x before 5.4.0.1 and ASA Context-Aware (CX) Software before 9.3.2.1-9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) by rapidly sending crafted packets to the management interface, aka Bug IDs CSCus11007 and CSCun56954.
How severe is CVE-2015-0678?: CVE-2015-0678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-0678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0678?: CVE-2015-0678 primarily affects Cisco Asa With Firepower Services. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0678?: 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-2015-0678 published?: CVE-2015-0678 was published on 2015-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_with_firepower_services:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0.1-40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0.2-68:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.2-29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.2-42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.3-8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.3-10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.3-13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.2.1-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.2.1-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.2.1-3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.2.1-4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.3\(1.1.112\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.3.1-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.3.2-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.3_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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