CVE-2015-6859

7.8 HIGH

Published: January 05, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

HPE Network Switches with software 15.16.x and 15.17.x allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6860.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034410

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04920918

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034410

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04920918

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

26th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

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