How severe is CVE-2015-7279?

CVE-2015-7279 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-7279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7279?

CVE-2015-7279 affects Ampedwireless R10000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7279?

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

When was CVE-2015-7279 published?

CVE-2015-7279 was published on 2015-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7279

CVE-2015-7279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ampedwireless R10000 Firmware 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ampedwireless R10000 Firmware
Published: 2015-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Amped Wireless R10000 devices with firmware 2.5.2.11 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by predicting this value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7279?: Amped Wireless R10000 devices with firmware 2.5.2.11 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by predicting this value.
How severe is CVE-2015-7279?: CVE-2015-7279 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-7279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7279?: CVE-2015-7279 affects Ampedwireless R10000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7279 published?: CVE-2015-7279 was published on 2015-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ampedwireless:r10000_firmware:2.5.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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