How severe is CVE-2015-4290?

CVE-2015-4290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4290?

CVE-2015-4290 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4290?

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

When was CVE-2015-4290 published?

CVE-2015-4290 was published on 2015-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4290

CVE-2015-4290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
Published: 2015-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The kernel extension in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0(2049) on OS X allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors involving contiguous memory locations, aka Bug ID CSCut12255.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4290?: The kernel extension in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0(2049) on OS X allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors involving contiguous memory locations, aka Bug ID CSCut12255.
How severe is CVE-2015-4290?: CVE-2015-4290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4290?: CVE-2015-4290 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4290 published?: CVE-2015-4290 was published on 2015-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.0\(2049\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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