How severe is CVE-2015-1047?

CVE-2015-1047 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1047 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-2015-1047?

CVE-2015-1047 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1047?

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

When was CVE-2015-1047 published?

CVE-2015-1047 was published on 2015-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1047

CVE-2015-1047 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
Published: 2015-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

vpxd in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3, and 5.5 before u2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long heartbeat message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1047?: vpxd in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3, and 5.5 before u2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long heartbeat message.
How severe is CVE-2015-1047?: CVE-2015-1047 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1047 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-2015-1047?: CVE-2015-1047 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1047?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1047 published?: CVE-2015-1047 was published on 2015-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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