Juniper Networks IDP Systems Protect Customers Against Microsoft Windows Vulnerability Disclosed Today

Juniper Networks IDP Systems Protect Customers Against Microsoft Windows Vulnerability Disclosed Today

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 12, 2005 - Juniper Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: JNPR) announced its Intrusion Detection and Protection (IDP) security systems and ISG 2000 firewall and virtual private network (VPN) system with IDP are able to protect against a critical Microsoft vulnerability announced today. Juniper Networks' dedicated security team has been able to provide coverage for this attack since June 30, 2005.

Juniper Networks IDP systems, running operating code versions 3.0 and above, and ISG 2000 firewall/VPN system with IDP, protect against this vulnerability, which could allow for remote attackers to gain control of affected systems. The vulnerability is as follows:

• MS05-037 - Vulnerability in JView Profiler Could Allow Remote Code Execution

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Additional information about Juniper Networks security solutions can be found at http://www.juniper.net/products/. More detailed information about all of the month's Microsoft vulnerabilities can be obtained from Juniper Networks at www.juniper.net/support/security/microsoft/current_updates.html or Microsoft at www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx.

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