CVE-2023-44196

Junos OS Evolved: PTX10003 Series: Packets which are not destined to the router can reach the RE

Description

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in the Packet Forwarding Engine (pfe) of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved on PTX10003 Series allows an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to cause an impact to the integrity of the system. When specific transit MPLS packets are received by the PFE, these packets are internally forwarded to the RE. This issue is a prerequisite for CVE-2023-44195. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S8-EVO; * 21.1-EVO version 21.1R1-EVO and later; * 21.2-EVO versions prior to 21.2R3-S6-EVO; * 21.3-EVO version 21.3R1-EVO and later; * 21.4-EVO versions prior to 21.4R3-S3-EVO; * 22.1-EVO versions prior to 22.1R3-S4-EVO; * 22.2-EVO versions prior to 22.2R3-S3-EVO; * 22.3-EVO versions prior to 22.3R2-S2-EVO, 22.3R3-EVO; * 22.4-EVO versions prior to 22.4R2-EVO.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS Evolved 20.4R3-S8-EVO, 21.2R3-S6-EVO, 21.4R3-S3-EVO, 22.1R3-S4-EVO, 22.2R3-S3-EVO, 22.3R2-S2-EVO, 22.3R3-EVO, 22.4R2-EVO, 23.2R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA73162 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44196?
CVE-2023-44196 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44196?
To fix CVE-2023-44196: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS Evolved 20.4R3-S8-EVO, 21.2R3-S6-EVO, 21.4R3-S3-EVO, 22.1R3-S4-EVO, 22.2R3-S3-EVO, 22.3R2-S2-EVO, 22.3R3-EVO, 22.4R2-EVO, 23.2R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2023-44196 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44196 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-2023-44196?
CVE-2023-44196 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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