CVE-2015-4238

Name: CVE-2015-4238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-02T14:59:02.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SNMP implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.4(7) and 8.6(1.2) allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) by sending many SNMP requests during a time of high network traffic, aka Bug ID CSCul02601.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SNMP implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.4(7) and 8.6(1.2) allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) by sending many SNMP requests during a time of high network traffic, aka Bug ID CSCul02601.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	8.4\(7\)
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	8.6\(1.2\)

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39611Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032776Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39611Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032776Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4238?

How severe is CVE-2015-4238?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4238?

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