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CVE-2015-2797

CriticalPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in AirTies Air 6372, 5760, 5750, 5650TT, 5453, 5444TT, 5443, 5442, 5343, 5342, 5341, and 5021 DSL modems with firmware 1.0.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the redirect parameter to cgi-bin/login.

Published Jun 19, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2015-2797 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Air Firmware (Airties).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Air Firmware 1.0.2.0.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

78%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in AirTies Air 6372, 5760, 5750, 5650TT, 5453, 5444TT, 5443, 5442, 5343, 5342, 5341, and 5021 DSL modems with firmware 1.0.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the redirect parameter to cgi-bin/login.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Air FirmwareAirtiesSee advisory1.0.2.0

Patched Releases

Air Firmware

1.0.2.0

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jun 19, 2015

  2. Last updated

    May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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