How severe is CVE-2004-0468?

CVE-2004-0468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0468?

CVE-2004-0468 affects Juniper Junos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0468?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0468 published?

CVE-2004-0468 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0468

CVE-2004-0468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Juniper Junos
Published: 2004-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Memory leak in Juniper JUNOS Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion and device reboot) via certain IPv6 packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0468?: Memory leak in Juniper JUNOS Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion and device reboot) via certain IPv6 packets.
How severe is CVE-2004-0468?: CVE-2004-0468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0468?: CVE-2004-0468 affects Juniper Junos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0468 published?: CVE-2004-0468 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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