CVE-2015-4244

Name: CVE-2015-4244
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-10T10:59:00.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4244 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The boot implementation on Cisco ASR 5000 and 5500 devices with software 14.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary Linux commands by leveraging administrative privileges for storage of these commands in a Compact Flash (CF) file, aka Bug ID CSCuu75278.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The boot implementation on Cisco ASR 5000 and 5500 devices with software 14.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary Linux commands by leveraging administrative privileges for storage of these commands in a Compact Flash (CF) file, aka Bug ID CSCuu75278.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	14.0

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39677Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39677Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4244?

How severe is CVE-2015-4244?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4244 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4244?

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