How severe is CVE-2015-0709?

CVE-2015-0709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0709?

CVE-2015-0709 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xe. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0709?

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

When was CVE-2015-0709 published?

CVE-2015-0709 was published on 2015-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0709

CVE-2015-0709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios Xe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Ios Xe
Published: 2015-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco IOS 15.5S and IOS XE allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device crash) by leveraging knowledge of the RADIUS secret and sending crafted RADIUS packets, aka Bug ID CSCur21348.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0709?: Cisco IOS 15.5S and IOS XE allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device crash) by leveraging knowledge of the RADIUS secret and sending crafted RADIUS packets, aka Bug ID CSCur21348.
How severe is CVE-2015-0709?: CVE-2015-0709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0709?: CVE-2015-0709 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xe. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0709 published?: CVE-2015-0709 was published on 2015-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.5\(3\)s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.5s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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