CVE-2021-0282

Junos OS: RPD crash while processing a specific BGP UPDATE when Multipath or add-path features are enabled

Description

On Juniper Networks Junos OS devices with Multipath or add-path feature enabled, processing a specific BGP UPDATE can lead to a routing process daemon (RPD) crash and restart, causing a Denial of Service (DoS). Continued receipt and processing of this UPDATE message will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This BGP UPDATE message can propagate to other BGP peers with vulnerable Junos versions on which Multipath or add-path feature is enabled, and cause RPD to crash and restart. This issue affects both IBGP and EBGP deployments in IPv4 or IPv6 network. Junos OS devices that do not have the BGP Multipath or add-path feature enabled are not affected by this issue. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S18; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S9; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S11; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S13, 17.4R3-S4; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S12; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S7; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S6, 18.4R3-S6; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S3;

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 12.3R12-S18, 15.1R7-S9, 17.3R3-S11, 17.4R2-S13, 17.4R3-S4, 18.1R3-S12, 18.2R3-S7, 18.3R3-S4, 18.4R2-S6, 18.4R3-S6, 19.1R3-S3, 19.2R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • BGP Multipath or add-path features can be disabled to mitigate this issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11186 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0282?
CVE-2021-0282 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0282?
To fix CVE-2021-0282: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 12.3R12-S18, 15.1R7-S9, 17.3R3-S11, 17.4R2-S13, 17.4R3-S4, 18.1R3-S12, 18.2R3-S7, 18.3R3-S4, 18.4R2-S6, 18.4R3-S6, 19.1R3-S3, 19.2R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2021-0282 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-0282 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-2021-0282?
CVE-2021-0282 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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