CVE-2023-36836

Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: In a MoFRR scenario an rpd core may be observed when a low privileged CLI command is executed

Description

A Use of an Uninitialized Resource vulnerability in the routing protocol daemon (rpd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a local, authenticated attacker with low privileges to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). On all Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved platforms, in a Multicast only Fast Reroute (MoFRR) scenario, the rpd process can crash when a a specific low privileged CLI command is executed. The rpd crash will impact all routing protocols until the process has automatically been restarted. As the operational state which makes this issue exploitable is outside the attackers control, this issue is considered difficult to exploit. Continued execution of this command will lead to a sustained DoS. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 19.4 version 19.4R3-S5 and later versions prior to 19.4R3-S9; 20.1 version 20.1R2 and later versions; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S7; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3-S5; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S6; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S4; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S2; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S1; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R1-S2, 22.1R2; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R2. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved All versions prior to 20.4R3-S6-EVO; 21.1-EVO version 21.1R1-EVO and later versions; 21.2-EVO version 21.2R1-EVO and later versions; 21.3-EVO versions prior to 21.3R3-S1-EVO; 21.4-EVO versions prior to 21.4R3-EVO; 22.1-EVO versions prior to 22.1R1-S2-EVO, 22.1R2-EVO; 22.2-EVO versions prior to 22.2R2-EVO.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 19.4R3-S9, 20.2R3-S7, 20.3R3-S5, 20.4R3-S6, 21.1R3-S4, 21.2R3-S2, 21.3R3-S1, 21.4R3, 22.1R1-S2, 22.1R2, 22.2R2, 22.3R1, and all subsequent releases; Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R3-S6-EVO, 21.3R3-S1-EVO, 21.4R3-EVO, 22.1R1-S2-EVO, 22.1R2-EVO, 22.2R2-EVO, 22.3R1-EVO , and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36836?
CVE-2023-36836 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-36836?
To fix CVE-2023-36836: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 19.4R3-S9, 20.2R3-S7, 20.3R3-S5, 20.4R3-S6, 21.1R3-S4, 21.2R3-S2, 21.3R3-S1, 21.4R3, 22.1R1-S2, 22.1R2, 22.2R2, 22.3R1, and all subsequent releases; Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R3-S6-EVO, 21.3R3-S1-EVO, 21.4R3-EVO, 22.1R1-S2-EVO, 22.1R2-EVO, 22.2R2-EVO, 22.3R1-EVO , and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2023-36836 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-36836 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-2023-36836?
CVE-2023-36836 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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