CVE-2015-8253: The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sets up AES encryption but sends all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-8253?

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

Q: Is CVE-2015-8253 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8253 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-2015-8253 affect?

CVE-2015-8253 affects frontel protocol. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sets up AES encryption but sends all traffic in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive (1) message or (2) MJPEG video data by sniffing the netwo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-8253?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-8253 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) 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 sets up AES encryption but sends all traffic in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive (1) message or (2) MJPEG video data by sniffing the network.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
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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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-2015-8253?

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

Is CVE-2015-8253 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8253 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-2015-8253 affect?

CVE-2015-8253 affects frontel protocol. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sets up AES encryption but sends all traffic in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive (1) message or (2) MJPEG video data by sniffing the netwo

How urgent is CVE-2015-8253?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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