CVE-2015-6295

Name: CVE-2015-6295
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-20T14:59:03.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6295 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3(4) and 7.0(3)I1(1) on Nexus 9000 (N9K) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or control-plane instability) or trigger unintended traffic forwarding via a Layer 2 packet with a reserved VLAN number, aka Bug ID CSCuw13560.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2)I3(4) and 7.0(3)I1(1) on Nexus 9000 (N9K) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or control-plane instability) or trigger unintended traffic forwarding via a Layer 2 packet with a reserved VLAN number, aka Bug ID CSCuw13560.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.1\(2\)i3\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	7.0\(3\)i1\(1\)

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40990Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033611Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40990Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033611Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6295?

How severe is CVE-2015-6295?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6295 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6295?

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