CVE-2015-8263

8.6 HIGH

Published: December 27, 2015 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

NETGEAR WNR1000v3 devices with firmware 1.0.2.68 use the same source port number for every DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by selecting that number for the destination port.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78873

Source: cret@cert.org

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403568

Source: cret@cert.org

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78873

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

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403568

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

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.6 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.6%

69th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

netgear