CVE-2015-8265

Name: CVE-2015-8265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-01T21:59:00.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8265 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei Mobile WiFi E5151 routers with software before E5151s-2TCPU-V200R001B146D27SP00C00 and E5186 routers with software before V200R001B310D01SP00C00 allow DNS query packets using the static source port, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei Mobile WiFi E5151 routers with software before E5151s-2TCPU-V200R001B146D27SP00C00 and E5186 routers with software before V200R001B310D01SP00C00 allow DNS query packets using the static source port, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	E5151 Firmware	<= e5151s-2tcpu-v200r001b141d13sp00c1080
Huawei	E5186 Firmware	<= v200r001b306d01c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160129-01-dns-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82246
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/972224Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160129-01-dns-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82246
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/972224Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8265?

How severe is CVE-2015-8265?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8265 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8265?

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