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CVE-2015-8262

6.8 · MEDIUM

Buffalo WZR-600DHP2 devices with firmware 2.09, 2.13, and 2.16 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof…

Published Dec 27, 2015buffalotechEPSS 1.11%

Overview

CVE-2015-8262 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting buffalotech airstation_extreme_n600_firmware. It was published on December 27, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffalo WZR-600DHP2 devices with firmware 2.09, 2.13, and 2.16 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by predicting this value.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from buffalotech. Update airstation_extreme_n600_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

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/78877Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/646008Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/78877Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/646008

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8262?

CVE-2015-8262 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting buffalotech airstation_extreme_n600_firmware. It was published on December 27, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-8262?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2015-8262?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from buffalotech. Update airstation_extreme_n600_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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-8262?

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