CVE-2019-6015

Name: CVE-2019-6015
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-04T19:15:10.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6015 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. FON2601E-SE, FON2601E-RE, FON2601E-FSW-S, and FON2601E-FSW-B with firmware versions 1.1.7 and earlier contain an issue where they may behave as open resolvers. If this vulnerability is exploited, FON routers may be leveraged for DNS amplification attacks to some other entities.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FON2601E-SE, FON2601E-RE, FON2601E-FSW-S, and FON2601E-FSW-B with firmware versions 1.1.7 and earlier contain an issue where they may behave as open resolvers. If this vulnerability is exploited, FON routers may be leveraged for DNS amplification attacks to some other entities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fon	Fon2601e-Se Firmware	<= 1.1.7
Fon	Fon2601e-Re Firmware	<= 1.1.7
Fon	Fon2601e-Fsw-S Firmware	<= 1.1.7
Fon	Fon2601e-Fsw-B Firmware	<= 1.1.7

References

http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU94678942/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://fonjapan.zendesk.com/hc/ja/articles/360000558942Third Party Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU94678942/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://fonjapan.zendesk.com/hc/ja/articles/360000558942Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6015?

How severe is CVE-2019-6015?

CVE-2019-6015 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6015?

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