CVE-2015-3959

Name: CVE-2015-3959
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-04T01:59:04.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3959 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The firmware in MNS before 4.5.6 on Belden GarrettCom Magnum 6K and Magnum 10K switches has a hardcoded serial-console password for a privileged account, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain access by establishing a console session to a nonstandard installation on which this account is enabled, and leveraging knowledge of this password.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The firmware in MNS before 4.5.6 on Belden GarrettCom Magnum 6K and Magnum 10K switches has a hardcoded serial-console password for a privileged account, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain access by establishing a console session to a nonstandard installation on which this account is enabled, and leveraging knowledge of this password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Garrettcom	Magnum 10k Firmware	<= 4.5.5
Garrettcom	Magnum 6k Firmware	<= 4.5.5

References

http://www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/MNS6K_R456_Release_Notes.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75235
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-167-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/MNS6K_R456_Release_Notes.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75235
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-167-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3959?

How severe is CVE-2015-3959?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3959 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3959?

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