CVE-2015-6287

Name: CVE-2015-6287
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-14T01:59:05.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6287 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) 8.0.6-078 and 8.0.6-115 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a flood of TCP traffic that leads to DNS resolution delays, aka Bug IDs CSCur32005 and CSCur07907.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) 8.0.6-078 and 8.0.6-115 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a flood of TCP traffic that leads to DNS resolution delays, aka Bug IDs CSCur32005 and CSCur07907.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	8.0.5
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	8.0.6
Cisco	Web Security Virtual Appliance	8.0_base

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40846Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76677Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033529Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40846Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76677Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033529Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6287?

How severe is CVE-2015-6287?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6287 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6287?

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