7.1
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6958

First published: Fri Dec 13 2013(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Juniper ScreenOS=5.4.0
Juniper ScreenOS=6.2.0
Juniper ScreenOS=6.3.0
Juniper Netscreen-5200
Juniper Netscreen-5400

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6958?

    CVE-2013-6958 has a severity level that can lead to a remote denial of service if exploited.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6958?

    To fix CVE-2013-6958, apply the latest firmware updates provided by Juniper for ScreenOS.

  • Which versions of Juniper ScreenOS are affected by CVE-2013-6958?

    CVE-2013-6958 affects Juniper ScreenOS versions 5.4.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0.

  • Can CVE-2013-6958 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-6958 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted packets.

  • What devices are impacted by CVE-2013-6958?

    Devices affected by CVE-2013-6958 include the Juniper Netscreen-5200 and Netscreen-5400.

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