CVE-2021-0216

Junos OS: ACX5448, ACX710: BFD sessions might flap due to high rate of transit ARP packets

Description

A vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS running on the ACX5448 and ACX710 platforms may cause BFD sessions to flap when a high rate of transit ARP packets are received. This, in turn, may impact routing protocols and network stability, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. When a high rate of transit ARP packets are exceptioned to the CPU and BFD flaps, the following log messages may be seen: bfdd[15864]: BFDD_STATE_UP_TO_DOWN: BFD Session 192.168.14.3 (IFL 232) state Up -> Down LD/RD(17/19) Up time:11:38:17 Local diag: CtlExpire Remote diag: None Reason: Detect Timer Expiry. bfdd[15864]: BFDD_TRAP_SHOP_STATE_DOWN: local discriminator: 17, new state: down, interface: irb.998, peer addr: 192.168.14.3 rpd[15839]: RPD_ISIS_ADJDOWN: IS-IS lost L2 adjacency to peer on irb.998, reason: BFD Session Down bfdd[15864]: BFDD_TRAP_SHOP_STATE_UP: local discriminator: 17, new state: up, interface: irb.998, peer addr: 192.168.14.3 This issue only affects the ACX5448 Series and ACX710 Series routers. No other products or platforms are affected by this vulnerability. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S8 on ACX5448; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5 on ACX5448; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S6, 18.4R3-S7 on ACX5448; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S5 on ACX5448; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R2, 19.2R3 on ACX5448; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3 on ACX5448; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3 on ACX5448; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2 on ACX5448; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2 on ACX5448 and ACX710.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 18.2R3-S8, 18.3R3-S5, 18.4R1-S6, 18.4R3-S7, 19.1R3-S5, 19.2R2, 19.2R3, 19.3R3, 19.4R3, 20.1R2, 20.2R2, 20.3R1, 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 0.08%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11118 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0216?
CVE-2021-0216 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0216?
To fix CVE-2021-0216: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 18.2R3-S8, 18.3R3-S5, 18.4R1-S6, 18.4R3-S7, 19.1R3-S5, 19.2R2, 19.2R3, 19.3R3, 19.4R3, 20.1R2, 20.2R2, 20.3R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2021-0216 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-0216 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-2021-0216?
CVE-2021-0216 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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