CVE-2015-4230
CVE-2015-4230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Headend System Release 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 Headend System Release
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Memory leak in Cisco Headend System Release allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCus91854.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-4230?
- Memory leak in Cisco Headend System Release allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCus91854.
- How severe is CVE-2015-4230?
- CVE-2015-4230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-4230 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-2015-4230?
- CVE-2015-4230 affects Cisco Headend System Release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-4230?
- 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-2015-4230 published?
- CVE-2015-4230 was published on 2015-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39562
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75464
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032747
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:headend_system_release:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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