CVE-2018-0029

Junos OS: Kernel crash (vmcore) during broadcast storm after enabling 'monitor traffic interface fxp0'

Description

While experiencing a broadcast storm, placing the fxp0 interface into promiscuous mode via the 'monitor traffic interface fxp0' can cause the system to crash and restart (vmcore). This issue only affects Junos OS 15.1 and later releases, and affects both single core and multi-core REs. Releases prior to Junos OS 15.1 are unaffected by this vulnerability. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1 versions prior to 15.1F6-S11, 15.1R4-S9, 15.1R6-S6, 15.1R7; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D140; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D59 on EX2300/EX3400; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D67 on QFX10K; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D233 on QFX5200/QFX5110; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D471, 15.1X53-D490 on NFX; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R3-S8, 16.1R5-S4, 16.1R6-S1, 16.1R7; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R1-S6, 16.2R2-S5, 16.2R3; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R1-S7, 17.1R2-S7, 17.1R3; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S6, 17.2R2-S4, 17.2R3; 17.2X75 versions prior to 17.2X75-D90, 17.2X75-D110; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R1-S4, 17.3R2; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R1-S3, 17.4R2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 15.1F6-S11*, 15.1R4-S9, 15.1R6-S6, 15.1R7, 15.1X49-D140, 15.1X53-D233, 15.1X53-D471, 15.1X53-D490, 15.1X53-D59, 15.1X53-D67, 16.1R3-S8, 16.1R5-S4, 16.1R6-S1, 16.1R7, 16.2R1-S6, 16.2R2-S5, 16.2R3, 17.1R1-S7, 17.1R2-S7, 17.1R3, 17.2R1-S6, 17.2R2-S4, 17.2R3, 17.2X75-D110, 17.2X75-D90, 17.3R1-S4, 17.3R2, 17.4R1-S3, 17.4R2, 18.1R1, 18.1X75-D10, and all subsequent releases. *Future availability

Workaround:

  • Avoid executing the 'monitor traffic interface fxp0' command while attempting to troubleshoot broadcast storms.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041319 vdb entry third party advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10863 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0029?
CVE-2018-0029 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0029?
To fix CVE-2018-0029: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 15.1F6-S11*, 15.1R4-S9, 15.1R6-S6, 15.1R7, 15.1X49-D140, 15.1X53-D233, 15.1X53-D471, 15.1X53-D490, 15.1X53-D59, 15.1X53-D67, 16.1R3-S8, 16.1R5-S4, 16.1R6-S1, 16.1R7, 16.2R1-S6, 16.2R2-S5, 16.2R3, 17.1R1-S7, 17.1R2-S7, 17.1R3, 17.2R1-S6, 17.2R2-S4, 17.2R3, 17.2X75-D110, 17.2X75-D90, 17.3R1-S4, 17.3R2, 17.4R1-S3, 17.4R2, 18.1R1, 18.1X75-D10, and all subsequent releases. *Future availability
Is CVE-2018-0029 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0029 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0029?
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