CVE-2019-0003

Junos OS: A flowspec BGP update with a specific term-order causes routing protocol daemon (rpd) process to crash with a core.

Description

When a specific BGP flowspec configuration is enabled and upon receipt of a specific matching BGP packet meeting a specific term in the flowspec configuration, a reachable assertion failure occurs, causing the routing protocol daemon (rpd) process to crash with a core file being generated. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D77 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S10; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D70 on SRX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D47 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R3; 15.1F versions prior to 15.1F3; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D140 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D59 on EX2300/EX3400.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 12.1X46-D77, 12.3R12-S10, 12.3X48-D70, 14.1X53-D47, 15.1F3, 15.1R3, 15.1X49-D140, 15.1X53-D59, 16.1R1 and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • Disable BGP flowspec. There are no other available workarounds for this issue.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.80% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
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
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10902 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106544 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0003?
CVE-2019-0003 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0003?
To fix CVE-2019-0003: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 12.1X46-D77, 12.3R12-S10, 12.3X48-D70, 14.1X53-D47, 15.1F3, 15.1R3, 15.1X49-D140, 15.1X53-D59, 16.1R1 and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2019-0003 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-0003 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-0003?
CVE-2019-0003 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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