How severe is CVE-2015-5357?

CVE-2015-5357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5357?

CVE-2015-5357 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5357?

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

When was CVE-2015-5357 published?

CVE-2015-5357 was published on 2015-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5357

CVE-2015-5357 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Juniper Junos
Published: 2015-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Juniper EX4600, QFX3500, QFX3600, and QFX5100 switches with Junos 13.2X51-D15 through 13.2X51-D25, 13.2X51 before 13.2X51-D30, and 14.1X53 before 14.1X53-D10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5357?: The Juniper EX4600, QFX3500, QFX3600, and QFX5100 switches with Junos 13.2X51-D15 through 13.2X51-D25, 13.2X51 before 13.2X51-D30, and 14.1X53 before 14.1X53-D10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5357?: CVE-2015-5357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5357?: CVE-2015-5357 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5357?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5357 published?: CVE-2015-5357 was published on 2015-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:13.2x51:d15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:13.2x51:d20:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:13.2x51:d25:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:14.1x53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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