CVE-2019-0059

Junos OS: The routing protocol process (rpd) may crash and generate core files upon receipt of specific valid BGP states from a peered host.

Description

A memory leak vulnerability in the of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) to the device by sending specific commands from a peered BGP host and having those BGP states delivered to the vulnerable device. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS: 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R2-S4, 18.1R3-S1; 18.1X75 all versions. Versions before 18.1R1 are not affected.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 18.1R2-S4, 18.1R3-S1, 18.2X75-D5, 18.2R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no viable workarounds for this issue.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10957 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0059?
CVE-2019-0059 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0059?
To fix CVE-2019-0059: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 18.1R2-S4, 18.1R3-S1, 18.2X75-D5, 18.2R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2019-0059 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-0059 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-2019-0059?
CVE-2019-0059 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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