CVE-2005-2487

Name: CVE-2005-2487
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-07T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2487 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unknown vulnerability in Sun McData switches and directors 4300, 4500, 6064, and 6140 before E/OS 6.0.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (connectivity and array access loss) via a network broadcast storm.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Sun McData switches and directors 4300, 4500, 6064, and 6140 before E/OS 6.0.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (connectivity and array access loss) via a network broadcast storm.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcdata	Intrepid 6064 Director Switch	All versions
Mcdata	Intrepid 6140 Director Switch	All versions
Mcdata	Sphereon 4300 Fabric Switch	All versions
Mcdata	Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16295Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101833-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14475
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21706
http://secunia.com/advisories/16295Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101833-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14475
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21706

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2487?

How severe is CVE-2005-2487?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2487 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2487?

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