CVE-2024-21614

Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: A specific query via DREND causes rpd crash

Description

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Routing Protocol Daemon (RPD) of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a network-based, unauthenticated attacker to cause rpd to crash, leading to Denial of Service (DoS). On all Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved platforms, when NETCONF and gRPC are enabled, and a specific query is executed via Dynamic Rendering (DREND), rpd will crash and restart. Continuous execution of this specific query will cause a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS * 22.2 versions earlier than 22.2R2-S2, 22.2R3; * 22.3 versions earlier than 22.3R2, 22.3R3. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved * 22.2 versions earlier than 22.2R2-S2-EVO, 22.2R3-EVO; * 22.3 versions earlier than 22.3R2-EVO, 22.3R3-EVO. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks: Junos OS versions earlier than 22.2R1; Junos OS Evolved versions earlier than 22.2R1-EVO.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue. Junos OS: 22.2R2-S2, 22.2R3, 22.3R2, 22.3R3, 22.4R1, and all subsequent releases. Junos OS Evolved: 22.2R2-S2-EVO, 22.2R3-EVO, 22.3R2-EVO, 22.3R3-EVO, 22.4R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.39%
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-2024-21614?
CVE-2024-21614 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21614?
To fix CVE-2024-21614: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue. Junos OS: 22.2R2-S2, 22.2R3, 22.3R2, 22.3R3, 22.4R1, and all subsequent releases. Junos OS Evolved: 22.2R2-S2-EVO, 22.2R3-EVO, 22.3R2-EVO, 22.3R3-EVO, 22.4R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2024-21614 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21614 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-2024-21614?
CVE-2024-21614 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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