CVE-2015-6471
CVE-2015-6471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eaton Proview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Eaton Proview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Eaton Cooper Power Systems ProView 4.x and 5.x before 5.1 on Form 6 controls and Idea and IdeaPLUS relays does not properly initialize padding fields in Ethernet packets, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading packet data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6471?
- Eaton Cooper Power Systems ProView 4.x and 5.x before 5.1 on Form 6 controls and Idea and IdeaPLUS relays does not properly initialize padding fields in Ethernet packets, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading packet data.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6471?
- CVE-2015-6471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-6471 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6471?
- CVE-2015-6471 primarily affects Eaton Proview. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6471?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-6471 published?
- CVE-2015-6471 was published on 2015-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:proview:5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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