How severe is CVE-2005-2487?

CVE-2005-2487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2487?

CVE-2005-2487 primarily affects Mcdata Intrepid 6064 Director Switch. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2487?

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

When was CVE-2005-2487 published?

CVE-2005-2487 was published on 2005-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2487

CVE-2005-2487 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcdata Intrepid 6064 Director Switch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcdata Intrepid 6064 Director Switch
Published: 2005-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Sun McData switches and directors 4300, 4500, 6064, and 6140 before E/OS 6.0.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (connectivity and array access loss) via a network broadcast storm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2487?: Unknown vulnerability in Sun McData switches and directors 4300, 4500, 6064, and 6140 before E/OS 6.0.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (connectivity and array access loss) via a network broadcast storm.
How severe is CVE-2005-2487?: CVE-2005-2487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2487?: CVE-2005-2487 primarily affects Mcdata Intrepid 6064 Director Switch. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2487 published?: CVE-2005-2487 was published on 2005-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:mcdata:intrepid_6064_director_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:mcdata:intrepid_6140_director_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:mcdata:sphereon_4300_fabric_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:mcdata:sphereon_4500_fabric_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*