CVE-2021-0281

Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: Specific packets can trigger rpd crash when BGP Origin Validation is configured with RPKI

Description

On Juniper Networks Junos OS devices configured with BGP origin validation using Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) receipt of a specific packet from the RPKI cache server may cause routing process daemon (RPD) to crash and restart, creating a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. Continued receipt and processing of this packet will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S12; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S5; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S13; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S8; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S8, 18.4R3-S8; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S5; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S2; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S2; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R2-S4, 19.4R3-S3; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R3; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R2; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved All versions prior to 20.4R2-S2-EVO.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 17.3R3-S12, 17.4R3-S5, 18.1R3-S13, 18.2R3-S8, 18.3R3-S5, 18.4R2-S8, 18.4R3-S8, 19.1R3-S5, 19.2R3-S2, 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S2, 19.4R2-S4, 19.4R3-S3, 20.1R3, 20.2R3, 20.3R2, 20.4R2, 21.1R1 and all subsequent releases. Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R2-S2-EVO, 21.1R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no viable workarounds for this issue.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11185 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0281?
CVE-2021-0281 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0281?
To fix CVE-2021-0281: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 17.3R3-S12, 17.4R3-S5, 18.1R3-S13, 18.2R3-S8, 18.3R3-S5, 18.4R2-S8, 18.4R3-S8, 19.1R3-S5, 19.2R3-S2, 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S2, 19.4R2-S4, 19.4R3-S3, 20.1R3, 20.2R3, 20.3R2, 20.4R2, 21.1R1 and all subsequent releases. Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R2-S2-EVO, 21.1R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2021-0281 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-0281 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-2021-0281?
CVE-2021-0281 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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