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CVE-2015-2804

4.3 · MEDIUM

The management web interface in Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6450, 6250, 6850E, 9000E, 6400, and 6855 with firmware before 6.6.4.309.R01 and 6.6.5.x before 6.6.5.80.R02 generates weak session identifi…

Published Jun 16, 2015alcatel-lucentCWE-200EPSS 2.01%

Overview

CVE-2015-2804 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting alcatel-lucent omniswitch_firmware. It was published on June 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The management web interface in Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6450, 6250, 6850E, 9000E, 6400, and 6855 with firmware before 6.6.4.309.R01 and 6.6.5.x before 6.6.5.80.R02 generates weak session identifiers, which allows remote attackers to hijack arbitrary sessions via a brute force attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alcatel-lucent. Update omniswitch_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
alcatel-lucentomniswitch_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2804?

CVE-2015-2804 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting alcatel-lucent omniswitch_firmware. It was published on June 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-2804?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-2804?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alcatel-lucent. Update omniswitch_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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