How severe is CVE-2015-0695?

CVE-2015-0695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-0695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0695?

CVE-2015-0695 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xr. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0695?

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-2015-0695 published?

CVE-2015-0695 was published on 2015-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0695

CVE-2015-0695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios Xr 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-19.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Cisco Ios Xr
Published: 2015-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco IOS XR 4.3.4 through 5.3.0 on ASR 9000 devices, when uRPF, PBR, QoS, or an ACL is configured, does not properly handle bridge-group virtual interface (BVI) traffic, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (chip and card hangs and reloads) by triggering use of a BVI interface for IPv4 packets, aka Bug ID CSCur62957.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0695?: Cisco IOS XR 4.3.4 through 5.3.0 on ASR 9000 devices, when uRPF, PBR, QoS, or an ACL is configured, does not properly handle bridge-group virtual interface (BVI) traffic, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (chip and card hangs and reloads) by triggering use of a BVI interface for IPv4 packets, aka Bug ID CSCur62957.
How severe is CVE-2015-0695?: CVE-2015-0695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-0695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0695?: CVE-2015-0695 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xr. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0695?: 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-2015-0695 published?: CVE-2015-0695 was published on 2015-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:4.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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