How severe is CVE-2015-6274?

CVE-2015-6274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6274 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-2015-6274?

CVE-2015-6274 affects Cisco Asr 1000 Series Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6274?

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

When was CVE-2015-6274 published?

CVE-2015-6274 was published on 2015-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6274

CVE-2015-6274 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Asr 1000 Series Software 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-119.

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-119
Affected product: Cisco Asr 1000 Series Software
Published: 2015-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The IPv4 implementation on Cisco ASR 1000 devices with software 15.5(3)S allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ESP QFP CPU consumption) by triggering packet fragmentation and reassembly, aka Bug ID CSCuv71273.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6274?: The IPv4 implementation on Cisco ASR 1000 devices with software 15.5(3)S allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ESP QFP CPU consumption) by triggering packet fragmentation and reassembly, aka Bug ID CSCuv71273.
How severe is CVE-2015-6274?: CVE-2015-6274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6274 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-2015-6274?: CVE-2015-6274 affects Cisco Asr 1000 Series Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6274?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6274 published?: CVE-2015-6274 was published on 2015-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asr_1000_series_software:15.5\(3\)s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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