How severe is CVE-2015-6848?

CVE-2015-6848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6848?

CVE-2015-6848 primarily affects Emc Isilon Onefs. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6848?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-6848 published?

CVE-2015-6848 was published on 2015-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6848

CVE-2015-6848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Isilon Onefs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Emc Isilon Onefs
Published: 2015-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Isilon OneFS 7.1.x before 7.1.1.5, 7.2.0.x before 7.2.0.3, and 7.2.1.x before 7.2.1.1, when the RFC 2307 feature is configured but SFU is not universally present, allows remote authenticated AD users to obtain root privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6848?: EMC Isilon OneFS 7.1.x before 7.1.1.5, 7.2.0.x before 7.2.0.3, and 7.2.1.x before 7.2.1.1, when the RFC 2307 feature is configured but SFU is not universally present, allows remote authenticated AD users to obtain root privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-6848?: CVE-2015-6848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6848?: CVE-2015-6848 primarily affects Emc Isilon Onefs. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6848 published?: CVE-2015-6848 was published on 2015-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Nov/121

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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