How severe is CVE-2015-7848?

CVE-2015-7848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7848?

CVE-2015-7848 primarily affects Netapp Clustered Data Ontap. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7848?

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-2015-7848 published?

CVE-2015-7848 was published on 2017-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7848

CVE-2015-7848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Clustered Data Ontap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Netapp Clustered Data Ontap
Published: 2017-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An integer overflow can occur in NTP-dev.4.3.70 leading to an out-of-bounds memory copy operation when processing a specially crafted private mode packet. The crafted packet needs to have the correct message authentication code and a valid timestamp. When processed by the NTP daemon, it leads to an immediate crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7848?: An integer overflow can occur in NTP-dev.4.3.70 leading to an out-of-bounds memory copy operation when processing a specially crafted private mode packet. The crafted packet needs to have the correct message authentication code and a valid timestamp. When processed by the NTP daemon, it leads to an immediate crash.
How severe is CVE-2015-7848?: CVE-2015-7848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7848?: CVE-2015-7848 primarily affects Netapp Clustered Data Ontap. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7848?: 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-2015-7848 published?: CVE-2015-7848 was published on 2017-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:data_ontap_operating_in_7-mode:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_balance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_performance_manager:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:clustered_data_ontap:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p1-beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p1-beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p1-beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p1-beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p1-beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p1-rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p1-rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p2-rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p2-rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p2-rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p3-rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p3-rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:4.2.8:p3-rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

197.248.207.139 (ipv4-addr)
135.129.128.247 (ipv4-addr)
119.201.59.224 (ipv4-addr)
42.200.60.186 (ipv4-addr)
223.197.153.135 (ipv4-addr)
125.212.244.35 (ipv4-addr)
202.29.220.126 (ipv4-addr)
93.42.227.251 (ipv4-addr)