MEDIUM
CVE-2015-6479
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 21, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
ACEmanager in Sierra Wireless ALEOS 4.4.2 and earlier on ES440, ES450, GX400, GX440, GX450, and LS300 devices allows remote attackers to read the filteredlogs.txt file, and consequently discover potentially sensitive boot-sequence information, via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-6479 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sierrawireless7 product(s)
aleoses440es450gx400gx440gx450ls300
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-105-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-105-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-6479
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 21, 2016
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-6479 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.