CVE-2015-2924

CVE-2015-2924 is a low-severity vulnerability in Networkmanager Project Networkmanager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The receive_ra function in rdisc/nm-lndp-rdisc.c in the Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol implementation in the IPv6 stack in NetworkManager 1.x allows remote attackers to reconfigure a hop-limit setting via a small hop_limit value in a Router Advertisement (RA) message, a similar issue to CVE-2015-2922.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2924?
The receive_ra function in rdisc/nm-lndp-rdisc.c in the Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol implementation in the IPv6 stack in NetworkManager 1.x allows remote attackers to reconfigure a hop-limit setting via a small hop_limit value in a Router Advertisement (RA) message, a similar issue to CVE-2015-2922.
How severe is CVE-2015-2924?
CVE-2015-2924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-2924 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2924?
CVE-2015-2924 affects Networkmanager Project Networkmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2924?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2924 published?
CVE-2015-2924 was published on 2015-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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