CVE-2004-1766

Name: CVE-2004-1766
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-01-20T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1766 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default installation of NetScreen-Security Manager before Feature Pack 1 does not enable encryption for communication with devices running ScreenOS 5.0, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via sniffing.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default installation of NetScreen-Security Manager before Feature Pack 1 does not enable encryption for communication with devices running ScreenOS 5.0, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via sniffing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/10675Vendor Advisory
http://www.juniper.net/support/security/alerts/58290.txt
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927630Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CRDY-5VEU8NThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.netscreen.com/services/security/alerts/1_19_04_58290.jsp
http://www.osvdb.org/3613
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9455Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14886
http://secunia.com/advisories/10675Vendor Advisory
http://www.juniper.net/support/security/alerts/58290.txt
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927630Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CRDY-5VEU8NThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.netscreen.com/services/security/alerts/1_19_04_58290.jsp
http://www.osvdb.org/3613
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9455Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14886

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1766?

How severe is CVE-2004-1766?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1766 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1766?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST