CVE-2015-6307: Medium severity cisco firepower vulnerability
Published Sep 28, 2015
·Updated
Cisco FirePOWER (formerly Sourcefire) 7000 and 8000 devices with software 5.4.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (inspection-engine outage) via crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCuu10871.
Affected Software
1 affected component
cisco Firepower=5.4.0.1
Event History
Sep 28, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6307?
CVE-2015-6307 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6307?
To fix CVE-2015-6307, upgrade your Cisco FirePOWER device to a version higher than 5.4.0.1.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2015-6307?
CVE-2015-6307 affects Cisco FirePOWER 7000 and 8000 devices running software version 5.4.0.1.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2015-6307 involve?
CVE-2015-6307 involves a denial of service attack that can lead to an inspection-engine outage.
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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2015-6307?
The potential consequences of CVE-2015-6307 include interruption of network traffic inspection, leading to decreased network security.