CVE-2015-7279: Amped Wireless R10000 devices with firmware 2.5.2.11 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in t

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-7279 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting r10000 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Amped Wireless R10000 devices with firmware 2.5.2.11 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by predicting this value.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: ampedwireless

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-12-31 05:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ampedwireless r10000 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.5.2.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.2.11

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-7279?

r10000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-7279 being exploited?

CVE-2015-7279 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-2015-7279 affect?

CVE-2015-7279 affects r10000 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Amped Wireless R10000 devices with firmware 2.5.2.11 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by predicting this value.

How urgent is CVE-2015-7279?

Priority 40/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-7278 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on Amped Wireless R10000 devices with firmware 2.5.2.11 allows
CVE-2015-7277 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE The web administration interface on Amped Wireless R10000 devices with firmware 2.5.2.11 has a default passwor

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