How severe is CVE-2015-6479?

CVE-2015-6479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-6479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6479?

CVE-2015-6479 affects Sierrawireless Aleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6479?

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

When was CVE-2015-6479 published?

CVE-2015-6479 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6479

CVE-2015-6479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sierrawireless Aleos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sierrawireless Aleos
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ACEmanager in Sierra Wireless ALEOS 4.4.2 and earlier on ES440, ES450, GX400, GX440, GX450, and LS300 devices allows remote attackers to read the filteredlogs.txt file, and consequently discover potentially sensitive boot-sequence information, via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6479?: ACEmanager in Sierra Wireless ALEOS 4.4.2 and earlier on ES440, ES450, GX400, GX440, GX450, and LS300 devices allows remote attackers to read the filteredlogs.txt file, and consequently discover potentially sensitive boot-sequence information, via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-6479?: CVE-2015-6479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-6479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6479?: CVE-2015-6479 affects Sierrawireless Aleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6479 published?: CVE-2015-6479 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-105-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sierrawireless:aleos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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