CVE-2006-2086
HighPublic exploitBuffer 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…
Published Apr 29, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-2086 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Junipersetup Control.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Junipersetup ControlJuniper | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 29, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitMSF juniper_sslvpn_ive_setupdll.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16568
- other19842
- other819
- other1016000
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 a…
Affected: Junipersetup Control. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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