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CVE-2005-4587

7.8 · HIGH

Juniper NetScreen-Security Manager (NSM) 2004 FP2 and FP3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang of server components that are automatically restarted) via a long crafte…

Published Dec 30, 2005juniperEPSS 2.00%

Overview

CVE-2005-4587 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting juniper netscreen-security_manager_2004. It was published on December 30, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Juniper NetScreen-Security Manager (NSM) 2004 FP2 and FP3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang of server components that are automatically restarted) via a long crafted string on (1) port 7800 (the GUI Server port) or (2) port 7801 (the Device Server port).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from juniper. Update netscreen-security_manager_2004 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4587?

CVE-2005-4587 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting juniper netscreen-security_manager_2004. It was published on December 30, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-4587?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-4587?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from juniper. Update netscreen-security_manager_2004 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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