CVE-2005-4587

CVE-2005-4587 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Netscreen-security Manager 2004 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4587?
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).
How severe is CVE-2005-4587?
CVE-2005-4587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4587 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4587?
CVE-2005-4587 primarily affects Juniper Netscreen-security Manager 2004. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4587?
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-2005-4587 published?
CVE-2005-4587 was published on 2005-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)