CVE-2013-6958

CVE-2013-6958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Screenos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Juniper NetScreen Firewall running ScreenOS 5.4, 6.2, or 6.3, when the Ping of Death screen is disabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6958?
Juniper NetScreen Firewall running ScreenOS 5.4, 6.2, or 6.3, when the Ping of Death screen is disabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-6958?
CVE-2013-6958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6958 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6958?
CVE-2013-6958 primarily affects Juniper Screenos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6958?
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-2013-6958 published?
CVE-2013-6958 was published on 2013-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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