CVE-2024-21590

Junos OS Evolved: Packets which are not destined to the device can reach the RE

Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Juniper Tunnel Driver (jtd) and ICMP module of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated attacker within the MPLS administrative domain to send specifically crafted packets to the Routing Engine (RE) to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).  When specifically crafted transit MPLS IPv4 packets are received by the Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE), these packets are internally forwarded to the RE. Continued receipt of these packets may create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: * All versions before 21.2R3-S8-EVO; * from 21.4-EVO before 21.4R3-S6-EVO; * from 22.2-EVO before 22.2R3-S4-EVO; * from 22.3-EVO before 22.3R3-S3-EVO; * from 22.4-EVO before 22.4R3-EVO; * from 23.2-EVO before 23.2R2-EVO. * from 23.4-EVO before 23.4R1-S1-EVO.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS Evolved:21.2R3-S8-EVO, 21.4R3-S6-EVO, 22.2R3-S4-EVO, 22.3R3-S3-EVO, 22.4R3-EVO, 23.2R2-EVO, 23.4R1-EVO, 23.4R1-S1-EVO, 24.1R1-EVO and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA75728 vendor advisory
https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/4.0#CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N issue tracking technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21590?
CVE-2024-21590 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21590?
To fix CVE-2024-21590: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS Evolved:21.2R3-S8-EVO, 21.4R3-S6-EVO, 22.2R3-S4-EVO, 22.3R3-S3-EVO, 22.4R3-EVO, 23.2R2-EVO, 23.4R1-EVO, 23.4R1-S1-EVO, 24.1R1-EVO and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2024-21590 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21590 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-2024-21590?
CVE-2024-21590 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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