CVE-2006-2086

CVE-2006-2086 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junipersetup Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in JuniperSetupDLL.dll, loaded from JuniperSetup.ocx by the Juniper SSL-VPN Client when accessing a Juniper NetScreen IVE device running IVE OS before 4.2r8.1, 5.0 before 5.0r6.1, 5.1 before 5.1r8, 5.2 before 5.2r4.1, or 5.3 before 5.3r2.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in the ProductName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2086?
Buffer overflow in JuniperSetupDLL.dll, loaded from JuniperSetup.ocx by the Juniper SSL-VPN Client when accessing a Juniper NetScreen IVE device running IVE OS before 4.2r8.1, 5.0 before 5.0r6.1, 5.1 before 5.1r8, 5.2 before 5.2r4.1, or 5.3 before 5.3r2.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in the ProductName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2086?
CVE-2006-2086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2086 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2086?
CVE-2006-2086 affects Juniper Junipersetup Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2086?
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-2006-2086 published?
CVE-2006-2086 was published on 2006-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)