CVE-2015-2859

Name: CVE-2015-2859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-06-23T21:59:00.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Intel McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.x through 4.6.9 and 5.x through 5.1.2 does not validate server names and Certification Authority names in X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Intel McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.x through 4.6.9 and 5.x through 5.1.2 does not validate server names and Certification Authority names in X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.0
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.5.0
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.5.3
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.5.4
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.5.5
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.5.6
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.5.7
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.0
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.1
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.2
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.3
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.4
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.5
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.6
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.7
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.8
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	4.6.9
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	5.0.0
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	5.0.1
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	5.1.0
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	5.1.1
Mcafee	Epolicy Orchestrator	5.1.2

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/264092Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75020
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032571
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB84628Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10120Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/264092Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75020
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032571
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB84628Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10120Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2859?

How severe is CVE-2015-2859?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2859?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST