CVE-2005-4472

Name: CVE-2005-4472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-22T00:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Macromedia JRun 4 web server (JWS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long request that is not properly handled during conversion to wide characters.. EPSS estimates a 3.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Macromedia JRun 4 web server (JWS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long request that is not properly handled during conversion to wide characters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.89%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macromedia	Jrun	4.0
Macromedia	Jrun	4.0_build_61650

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/18077Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/283
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015370Patch
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=360Vendor Advisory
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb05-13.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15905
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16026
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2949
http://secunia.com/advisories/18077Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/283
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015370Patch
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=360Vendor Advisory
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb05-13.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15905
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16026
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2949

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4472?

How severe is CVE-2005-4472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4472?

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