How severe is CVE-2005-4472?

CVE-2005-4472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4472?

CVE-2005-4472 primarily affects Macromedia Jrun. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4472?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-4472 published?

CVE-2005-4472 was published on 2005-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4472

CVE-2005-4472 is a high-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Jrun with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Jrun
Published: 2005-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Macromedia JRun 4 web server (JWS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long request that is not properly handled during conversion to wide characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4472?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Macromedia JRun 4 web server (JWS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long request that is not properly handled during conversion to wide characters.
How severe is CVE-2005-4472?: CVE-2005-4472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4472?: CVE-2005-4472 primarily affects Macromedia Jrun. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4472 published?: CVE-2005-4472 was published on 2005-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:jrun:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:jrun:4.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:jrun:4.0:sp1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:jrun:4.0_build_61650:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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