CVE-2015-4273

Name: CVE-2015-4273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-15T14:59:02.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Packet Data Network Gateway (aka PGW) component on Cisco ASR 5000 devices with software 15.0(912), 15.0(935), and 15.0(938) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Session Manager outage) via malformed fields in an IP packet, aka Bug ID CSCut38476.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Packet Data Network Gateway (aka PGW) component on Cisco ASR 5000 devices with software 15.0(912), 15.0(935), and 15.0(938) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Session Manager outage) via malformed fields in an IP packet, aka Bug ID CSCut38476.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	15.0\(912\)
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	15.0\(935\)
Cisco	Asr 5000 Series Software	15.0\(938\)

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39907Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032928Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39907Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032928Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4273?

How severe is CVE-2015-4273?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4273?

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