CVE-2015-8252: The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sends a cleartext serial number, whi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-8252?

frontel protocol: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-8252 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8252 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-2015-8252 affect?

CVE-2015-8252 affects frontel protocol. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sends a cleartext serial number, which allows remote attackers to determine a hardcoded key by sniffing the network and performing a "jumbled up" calculation with thi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-8252?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-8252 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting frontel protocol. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sends a cleartext serial number, which allows remote attackers to determine a hardcoded key by sniffing the network and performing a "jumbled up" calculation with this number.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2015-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: rsi video technologies

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-12-27 03:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rsi video technologies frontel protocol UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frontel-protocol || rpm -q frontel-protocol || frontel-protocol --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade frontel-protocol

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade frontel-protocol

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-2015-8252?

frontel protocol: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-8252 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8252 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-2015-8252 affect?

CVE-2015-8252 affects frontel protocol. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sends a cleartext serial number, which allows remote attackers to determine a hardcoded key by sniffing the network and performing a "jumbled up" calculation with thi

How urgent is CVE-2015-8252?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-8254 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices does not use integrity protection, w
CVE-2015-8253 LOW 3.7 UPGRADE The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sets up AES encryption but sends all

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