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CVE-2015-5434

6.5 · MEDIUM

HPE Networking Products, originally branded as Comware 5, Comware 7, H3C, or HP, allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or cause a denial of service via "Virtual routing and…

Published Jan 5, 2016CWE-264EPSS 2.05%

Overview

CVE-2015-5434 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 5, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

HPE Networking Products, originally branded as Comware 5, Comware 7, H3C, or HP, allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or cause a denial of service via "Virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) hopping."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5434?

CVE-2015-5434 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 5, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-5434?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, 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-2015-5434?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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