CVE-2024-30378

Junos OS: MX Series: bbe-smgd process crash upon execution of specific CLI commands

Description

A Use After Free vulnerability in command processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series allows a local, authenticated attacker to cause the broadband edge service manager daemon (bbe-smgd) to crash upon execution of specific CLI commands, creating a Denial of Service (DoS) condition.  The process crashes and restarts automatically. When specific CLI commands are executed, the bbe-smgd daemon attempts to write into an area of memory (mgd socket) that was already closed, causing the process to crash.  This process manages and controls the configuration of broadband subscriber sessions and services.  While the process is unavailable, additional subscribers will not be able to connect to the device, causing a temporary Denial of Service condition. This issue only occurs if Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES) and Subscriber Management are enabled. This issue affects Junos OS: * All versions before 20.4R3-S5, * from 21.1 before 21.1R3-S4, * from 21.2 before 21.2R3-S3, * from 21.3 before 21.3R3-S5, * from 21.4 before 21.4R3-S5, * from 22.1 before 22.1R3, * from 22.2 before 22.2R3, * from 22.3 before 22.3R2;

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 20.4R3-S5, 21.1R3-S4, 21.2R3-S3, 21.3R3-S5, 21.4R3-S5, 22.1R3, 22.2R3, 22.3R2, 22.4R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • Use access lists or firewall filters to limit access to the CLI only from trusted hosts and administrators.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-30378?
CVE-2024-30378 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-30378?
To fix CVE-2024-30378: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 20.4R3-S5, 21.1R3-S4, 21.2R3-S3, 21.3R3-S5, 21.4R3-S5, 22.1R3, 22.2R3, 22.3R2, 22.4R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2024-30378 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-30378 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-2024-30378?
CVE-2024-30378 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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