CVE-2023-28975

Junos OS: The kernel will crash when certain USB devices are inserted

Description

An Unexpected Status Code or Return Value vulnerability in the kernel of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). When certain USB devices are connected to a USB port of the routing-engine (RE), the kernel will crash leading to a reboot of the device. The device will continue to crash as long as the USB device is connected. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: All versions prior to 19.4R3-S10; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S7; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3-S6; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S5; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S4; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S3; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S2; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R2-S2, 22.1R3; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R2, 22.2R3; 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R1-S1, 22.3R2; 22.4 versions prior to 22.4R2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 19.4R3-S10, 20.2R3-S7, 20.3R3-S6, 20.4R3-S5, 21.1R3-S4, 21.2R3-S4, 21.3R3-S3, 21.4R3-S2, 22.1R2-S2, 22.1R3, 22.2R2, 22.3R1-S1, 22.3R2, 22.4R2, 23.1R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • To reduce the risk of exploitation utilize common security BCPs to limit physical access to the devices..

Categories

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28975?
CVE-2023-28975 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28975?
To fix CVE-2023-28975: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 19.4R3-S10, 20.2R3-S7, 20.3R3-S6, 20.4R3-S5, 21.1R3-S4, 21.2R3-S4, 21.3R3-S3, 21.4R3-S2, 22.1R2-S2, 22.1R3, 22.2R2, 22.3R1-S1, 22.3R2, 22.4R2, 23.1R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2023-28975 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28975 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-2023-28975?
CVE-2023-28975 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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