CVE-2015-6454: Everest PeakHMI before 8.7.0.2, when the video server is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-6454?

peakhmi: upgrade to newer than 8.7.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-6454 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6454 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-6454 affect?

CVE-2015-6454 affects peakhmi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Everest PeakHMI before 8.7.0.2, when the video server is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted packet.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-6454?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2015-6454 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting peakhmi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Everest PeakHMI before 8.7.0.2, when the video server is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted packet.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cisco Systems, Inc. · Vendor: everest

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-09-26 01:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

everest peakhmi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.7.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 8.7.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy peakhmi || rpm -q peakhmi || peakhmi --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.7.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade peakhmi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade peakhmi

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-6454?

peakhmi: upgrade to newer than 8.7.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-6454 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6454 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-6454 affect?

CVE-2015-6454 affects peakhmi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Everest PeakHMI before 8.7.0.2, when the video server is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted packet.

How urgent is CVE-2015-6454?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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