How severe is CVE-2015-8800?

CVE-2015-8800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8800 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8800?

CVE-2015-8800 primarily affects Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8800?

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-2015-8800 published?

CVE-2015-8800 was published on 2016-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8800

CVE-2015-8800 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection
Published: 2016-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Symantec Embedded Security: Critical System Protection (SES:CSP) 1.0.x before 1.0 MP5, Embedded Security: Critical System Protection for Controllers and Devices (SES:CSP) 6.5.0 before MP1, Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9 MP6, Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server (DCS:SA) 6.x before 6.5 MP1 and 6.6 before MP1, and Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server and Agents (DCS:SA) through 6.6 MP1 allow remote authenticated users to conduct argument-injection attacks by leveraging certain named-pipe access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8800?: Symantec Embedded Security: Critical System Protection (SES:CSP) 1.0.x before 1.0 MP5, Embedded Security: Critical System Protection for Controllers and Devices (SES:CSP) 6.5.0 before MP1, Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9 MP6, Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server (DCS:SA) 6.x before 6.5 MP1 and 6.6 before MP1, and Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server and Agents (DCS:SA) through 6.6 MP1 allow remote authenticated users to conduct argument-injection attacks by leveraging certain named-pipe access.
How severe is CVE-2015-8800?: CVE-2015-8800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8800 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8800?: CVE-2015-8800 primarily affects Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8800?: 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-2015-8800 published?: CVE-2015-8800 was published on 2016-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_critical_system_protection:5.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_data_center_security_server:6.5.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_data_center_security_server:6.6.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_data_center_security_server_and_agents:6.6.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:symantec_embedded_security_critical_system_protection:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:symantec_embedded_security_critical_system_protection_for_controllers_and_devices:6.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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