CVE-2015-6272

Name: CVE-2015-6272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-31T20:59:06.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco IOS XE 2.1.0 through 2.2.3 and 2.3.0 on ASR 1000 devices, when NAT Application Layer Gateway is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Embedded Services Processor crash) via a crafted H.323 packet, aka Bug ID CSCsx35393, CSCsx07094, and CSCsw93064.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IOS XE 2.1.0 through 2.2.3 and 2.3.0 on ASR 1000 devices, when NAT Application Layer Gateway is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Embedded Services Processor crash) via a crafted H.323 packet, aka Bug ID CSCsx35393, CSCsx07094, and CSCsw93064.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	2.1.0
Cisco	Ios Xe	2.1.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	2.1.2
Cisco	Ios Xe	2.1.3
Cisco	Ios Xe	2.2.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	2.2.2
Cisco	Ios Xe	2.2.3
Cisco	Ios Xe	2.3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6272?

How severe is CVE-2015-6272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6272?

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Source: NVD / NIST