How severe is CVE-2005-4806?

CVE-2005-4806 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4806?

CVE-2005-4806 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Proxy Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4806?

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

When was CVE-2005-4806 published?

CVE-2005-4806 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4806

CVE-2005-4806 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Proxy Server
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP7 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive service) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4806?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP7 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive service) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-4806?: CVE-2005-4806 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4806?: CVE-2005-4806 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Proxy Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4806?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4806 published?: CVE-2005-4806 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:sp7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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