How severe is CVE-2015-4244?

CVE-2015-4244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-4244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4244?

CVE-2015-4244 affects Cisco Asr 5000 Series Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4244?

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-2015-4244 published?

CVE-2015-4244 was published on 2015-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4244

CVE-2015-4244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Asr 5000 Series Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Asr 5000 Series Software
Published: 2015-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The boot implementation on Cisco ASR 5000 and 5500 devices with software 14.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary Linux commands by leveraging administrative privileges for storage of these commands in a Compact Flash (CF) file, aka Bug ID CSCuu75278.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4244?: The boot implementation on Cisco ASR 5000 and 5500 devices with software 14.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary Linux commands by leveraging administrative privileges for storage of these commands in a Compact Flash (CF) file, aka Bug ID CSCuu75278.
How severe is CVE-2015-4244?: CVE-2015-4244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-4244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4244?: CVE-2015-4244 affects Cisco Asr 5000 Series Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4244?: 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-2015-4244 published?: CVE-2015-4244 was published on 2015-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asr_5000_series_software:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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