How severe is CVE-2015-0686?

CVE-2015-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0686?

CVE-2015-0686 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0686?

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

When was CVE-2015-0686 published?

CVE-2015-0686 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0686

CVE-2015-0686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Nx-os
Published: 2015-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SNMP implementation in Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I2(3) on Nexus 9000 devices, when a Reset High Availability (HA) policy is configured, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuq92240.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0686?: The SNMP implementation in Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I2(3) on Nexus 9000 devices, when a Reset High Availability (HA) policy is configured, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuq92240.
How severe is CVE-2015-0686?: CVE-2015-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0686?: CVE-2015-0686 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0686 published?: CVE-2015-0686 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:6.1\(2\)i2\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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