CVE-2024-30401

Junos OS: MX Series and EX9200-15C: Stack-based buffer overflow in aftman

Description

An Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in the advanced forwarding management process aftman of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series with MPC10E, MPC11, MX10K-LC9600 line cards, MX304, and EX9200-15C, may allow an attacker to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow, leading to a reboot of the FPC. Through code review, it was determined that the interface definition code for aftman could read beyond a buffer boundary, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. This issue affects Junos OS on MX Series and EX9200-15C: * from 21.2 before 21.2R3-S1, * from 21.4 before 21.4R3, * from 22.1 before 22.1R2, * from 22.2 before 22.2R2;  This issue does not affect: * versions of Junos OS prior to 20.3R1; * any version of Junos OS 20.4.

Remediation

Solution:

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

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-30401?
CVE-2024-30401 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-30401?
To fix CVE-2024-30401: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 21.2R3-S1, 21.4R3, 22.1R2, 22.2R2, 22.3R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2024-30401 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-30401 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-2024-30401?
CVE-2024-30401 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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