CVE-2015-2804
CVE-2015-2804 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alcatel-lucent Omniswitch Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Alcatel-lucent Omniswitch Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
The management web interface in Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6450, 6250, 6850E, 9000E, 6400, and 6855 with firmware before 6.6.4.309.R01 and 6.6.5.x before 6.6.5.80.R02 generates weak session identifiers, which allows remote attackers to hijack arbitrary sessions via a brute force attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2804?
- The management web interface in Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6450, 6250, 6850E, 9000E, 6400, and 6855 with firmware before 6.6.4.309.R01 and 6.6.5.x before 6.6.5.80.R02 generates weak session identifiers, which allows remote attackers to hijack arbitrary sessions via a brute force attack.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2804?
- CVE-2015-2804 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2804 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2804?
- CVE-2015-2804 affects Alcatel-lucent Omniswitch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2804?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-2804 published?
- CVE-2015-2804 was published on 2015-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132235/Alcatel-Lucent-OmniSwitch-Web-Interface-Weak-Session-ID.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/22
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535731/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75125
- https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/rt-sa-2015-003/-alcatel-lucent-omniswitch-web-interface-weak-session-id
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:alcatel-lucent:omniswitch_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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