CVE-2019-0063

Junos OS: MX Series: jdhcpd crash when receiving a specific crafted DHCP response message

Description

When an MX Series Broadband Remote Access Server (BRAS) is configured as a Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) with DHCPv6 enabled, jdhcpd might crash when receiving a specific crafted DHCP response message on a subscriber interface. The daemon automatically restarts without intervention, but continuous receipt of specific crafted DHCP messages will repeatedly crash jdhcpd, leading to an extended Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue only affects systems configured with DHCPv6 enabled. DHCPv4 is unaffected by this issue. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S5 on MX Series; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R7-S5 on MX Series; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S10 on MX Series; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R3-S1 on MX Series; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R3-S2 on MX Series; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S6 on MX Series; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S5, 17.4R3 on MX Series; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S6 on MX Series; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R2-S4, 18.2R3 on MX Series; 18.2X75 versions prior to 18.2X75-D50 on MX Series; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R1-S5, 18.3R3 on MX Series; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2 on MX Series; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S2, 19.1R2 on MX Series.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 15.1R7-S5, 16.1R7-S5, 16.2R2-S10, 17.1R3-S1, 17.2R3-S2, 17.3R3-S6, 17.4R2-S5, 17.4R3, 18.1R3-S6, 18.2R2-S4, 18.2R3, 18.2X75-D50, 18.3R1-S5, 18.3R3, 18.4R2, 19.1R1-S2, 19.1R2, 19.2R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no viable workarounds for this issue.
6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10962 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0063?
CVE-2019-0063 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0063?
To fix CVE-2019-0063: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 15.1R7-S5, 16.1R7-S5, 16.2R2-S10, 17.1R3-S1, 17.2R3-S2, 17.3R3-S6, 17.4R2-S5, 17.4R3, 18.1R3-S6, 18.2R2-S4, 18.2R3, 18.2X75-D50, 18.3R1-S5, 18.3R3, 18.4R2, 19.1R1-S2, 19.1R2, 19.2R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2019-0063 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-0063 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-2019-0063?
CVE-2019-0063 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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