CVE-2015-6258

Name: CVE-2015-6258
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-22T17:59:02.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Internet Access Point Protocol (IAPP) module on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 8.1(104.37) allows remote attackers to trigger incorrect traffic forwarding via crafted IPv6 packets, aka Bug ID CSCuv40033.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Internet Access Point Protocol (IAPP) module on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 8.1(104.37) allows remote attackers to trigger incorrect traffic forwarding via crafted IPv6 packets, aka Bug ID CSCuv40033.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.97%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	8.1.104.37

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40586Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033360Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40586Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033360Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6258?

How severe is CVE-2015-6258?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6258?

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