CVE-2015-5434

CVE-2015-5434 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Jg786a Hp Flexfabric 12500 4-port 100gbe Cfp Fd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
• CVSS v2: 6.4
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Hp Jg786a Hp Flexfabric 12500 4-port 100gbe Cfp Fd
• Published: 2016-01-05
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE Networking Products, originally branded as Comware 5, Comware 7, H3C, or HP, allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or cause a denial of service via "Virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) hopping."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5434?

HPE Networking Products, originally branded as Comware 5, Comware 7, H3C, or HP, allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or cause a denial of service via "Virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) hopping."

How severe is CVE-2015-5434?

CVE-2015-5434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2015-5434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5434?

CVE-2015-5434 primarily affects Hp Jg786a Hp Flexfabric 12500 4-port 100gbe Cfp Fd. In total, 87 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5434?

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

When was CVE-2015-5434 published?

CVE-2015-5434 was published on 2016-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79869
• https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04779492

Affected products (87)

• cpe:2.3:a:hp:jg786a_hp_flexfabric_12500_4-port_100gbe_cfp_fd:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:jg787a_hp_flexfabric_12500_4-port_100gbe_cfp_fd_taa:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:jg788a_hp_flexfabric_12500_4-port_100gbe_cfp_fg:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:jg789a_hp_flexfabric_12500_4-port_100gbe_cfp_fg_taa:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:jg798a_hp_flexfabric_12508e_fabric:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:jg810aae_hp_vsr1001_virtual_services_router_60_day_evaluation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:jh192a_hp_10500_48-port_gig-t_\(rj45\)_se:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hp:jh196a_hp_10500_2-port_100gbe_cfp_ec:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc072b_hp_12500_main_processing_unit:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc085a_hp_a12518_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc086a_hp_a12508_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc124a_hp_a9508_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc124b_hp_9505_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc125a_hp_a9512_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc125b_hp_9512_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc474a_hp_a9508-v_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc474b_hp_9508-v_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc611a_hp_10508-v_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc612a_hp_10508_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc613a_hp_10504_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc652a_hp_12508_dc_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc653a_hp_12518_dc_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc654a_hp_12504_ac_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc655a_hp_12504_dc_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc748a_hp_10512_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jc808a_hp_12500_taa_main_processing_unit:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jf430a_hp_a12518_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jf430b_hp_12518_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jf430c_hp_12518_ac_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jf431a_hp_a12508_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jf431b_hp_12508_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jf431c_hp_12508_ac_switch_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jg296a_hp_5920af-24xg_switch:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jg353a_hp_hsr6602-g_router:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jg354a_hp_hsr6602-xg_router:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jg361a_hp_hsr6802_router_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jg361b_hp_hsr6802_router_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jg362a_hp_hsr6804_router_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jg362b_hp_hsr6804_router_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hp:jg363a_hp_hsr6808_router_chassis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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