CVE-2015-2797
CriticalPublic exploitStack-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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Air FirmwareAirties | See advisory | 1.0.2.0 |
Patched Releases
Air Firmware
1.0.2.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 19, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitMSF airties_login_cgi_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-36577
- exploit36577
- exploitExploitDB-37170
- exploit37170
FAQ
Common Questions.
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: Air Firmware (Airties). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Air Firmware 1.0.2.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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