LOW
CVE-2015-2808
CWE-327Published: April 1, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, does not properly combine state data with key data during the initialization phase, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct plaintext-recovery attacks against the initial bytes of a stream by sniffing network traffic that occasionally relies on keys affected by the Invariance Weakness, and then using a brute-force approach involving LSB values, aka the "Bar Mitzvah" issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-2808 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
fujitsu10 product(s)
sparc enterprise m3000 firmwaresparc enterprise m3000sparc enterprise m4000 firmwaresparc enterprise m4000sparc enterprise m5000 firmwaresparc enterprise m5000sparc enterprise m8000 firmwaresparc enterprise m8000sparc enterprise m9000 firmwaresparc enterprise m9000
Huawei68 product(s)
e6000 firmwaree6000e9000 firmwaree9000oceanstor 18500 firmwareoceanstor 18500oceanstor 18800 firmwareoceanstor 18800oceanstor 18800f firmwareoceanstor 18800foceanstor 9000 firmwareoceanstor 9000+56
IBM1 product(s)
cognos metrics manager
openSUSE1 product(s)
opensuse
Oracle4 product(s)
communications application session controllercommunications policy managementhttp serverintegrated lights out manager firmware
Red Hat8 product(s)
satelliteenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux serverenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server tusenterprise linux workstationenterprise linux
SUSE5 product(s)
linux enterprise debuginfolinux enterprise desktoplinux enterprise serverlinux enterprise software development kitmanager
Source: NVD CPE · 140 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (202)
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http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c04779034Third Party Advisory
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http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705Third Party Advisory
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http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10727Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00013.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00014.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00015.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00022.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00031.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00039.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00040.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00046.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00047.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00000.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00005.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-2808
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-327
CISA KEVNo
Affected9 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 1, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-327)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-2808 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.