How severe is CVE-2015-1892?

CVE-2015-1892 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1892 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1892?

CVE-2015-1892 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1892?

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

When was CVE-2015-1892 published?

CVE-2015-1892 was published on 2015-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1892

CVE-2015-1892 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware
Published: 2015-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Multicast DNS (mDNS) responder in IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.x before 7.0.0 FP12 and 8.x before 8.0.1 FP1 inadvertently responds to unicast queries with source addresses that are not link-local, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) or obtain potentially sensitive information via port-5353 UDP packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1892?: The Multicast DNS (mDNS) responder in IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.x before 7.0.0 FP12 and 8.x before 8.0.1 FP1 inadvertently responds to unicast queries with source addresses that are not link-local, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) or obtain potentially sensitive information via port-5353 UDP packets.
How severe is CVE-2015-1892?: CVE-2015-1892 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1892 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1892?: CVE-2015-1892 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1892?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1892 published?: CVE-2015-1892 was published on 2015-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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