How severe is CVE-2015-0744?

CVE-2015-0744 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-0744 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-2015-0744?

CVE-2015-0744 primarily affects Cisco Dta Control System. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0744?

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-2015-0744 published?

CVE-2015-0744 was published on 2015-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0744

CVE-2015-0744 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Dta Control System 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-399.

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-399
Affected product: Cisco Dta Control System
Published: 2015-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco DTA Control System (DTACS) 4.0.0.9 and Cisco Headend System Release allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption, and TCP service outage) via (1) a SYN flood or (2) another type of TCP traffic flood, aka Bug IDs CSCus50642, CSCus50662, CSCus50625, CSCus50657, and CSCus68315.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0744?: Cisco DTA Control System (DTACS) 4.0.0.9 and Cisco Headend System Release allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption, and TCP service outage) via (1) a SYN flood or (2) another type of TCP traffic flood, aka Bug IDs CSCus50642, CSCus50662, CSCus50625, CSCus50657, and CSCus68315.
How severe is CVE-2015-0744?: CVE-2015-0744 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-0744 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-2015-0744?: CVE-2015-0744 primarily affects Cisco Dta Control System. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0744?: 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-2015-0744 published?: CVE-2015-0744 was published on 2015-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:dta_control_system:4.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:headend_digital_broadband_delivery_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:headend_system_release:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:headend_system_release:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:headend_system_release:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:headend_system_release:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:headend_system_release:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:headend_system_release:i4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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