How severe is CVE-2015-8299?

CVE-2015-8299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8299 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-2015-8299?

CVE-2015-8299 affects Knx Ets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8299?

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

When was CVE-2015-8299 published?

CVE-2015-8299 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8299

CVE-2015-8299 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Knx Ets with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Knx Ets
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the Group messages monitor (Falcon) in KNX ETS 4.1.5 (Build 3246) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted KNXnet/IP UDP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8299?: Buffer overflow in the Group messages monitor (Falcon) in KNX ETS 4.1.5 (Build 3246) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted KNXnet/IP UDP packet.
How severe is CVE-2015-8299?: CVE-2015-8299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8299 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-2015-8299?: CVE-2015-8299 affects Knx Ets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-8299 published?: CVE-2015-8299 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:knx:ets:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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