CVE-2023-44199

Junos OS: MX Series: In a PTP scenario a prolonged routing protocol churn can trigger an FPC reboot

Description

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in the Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE) of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series allows a network-based, unauthenticated attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). On Junos MX Series platforms with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) configured, a prolonged routing protocol churn can lead to an FPC crash and restart. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S4; * 21.1 version 21.1R1 and later versions; * 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S2; * 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S5; * 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3; * 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3; * 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R1-S1, 22.2R2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 20.4R3-S4, 21.2R3-S2, 21.3R3-S5, 21.4R3, 22.1R3, 22.2R1-S1, 22.2R2, 22.3R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA73165 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44199?
CVE-2023-44199 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44199?
To fix CVE-2023-44199: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 20.4R3-S4, 21.2R3-S2, 21.3R3-S5, 21.4R3, 22.1R3, 22.2R1-S1, 22.2R2, 22.3R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2023-44199 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44199 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-2023-44199?
CVE-2023-44199 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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