CVE-2015-5987

HIGHNVD 8.68.6—

8.6

Belkin F9K1102 2 devices with firmware 2.10.17 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.

CVSS v3: 8.6
EG Score: 8.6(medium)
EPSS: 69.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2015

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (2)

cret@certhttps://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/201168
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/201168

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-5987?

CVE-2015-5987 is a high vulnerability published on December 31, 2015. Belkin F9K1102 2 devices with firmware 2.10.17 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.

When was CVE-2015-5987 disclosed?

CVE-2015-5987 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2015, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-5987 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-5987 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 69.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5987?

CVE-2015-5987 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.6 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2015-5987?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-5987, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-5987

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