CVE-2024-39511

Junos OS: The 802.1X Authentication Daemon crashes on running a specific command

Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the 802.1X Authentication (dot1x) Daemon of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a local, low-privileged attacker with access to the CLI to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). On running a specific operational dot1x command, the dot1x daemon crashes. An attacker can cause a sustained DoS condition by running this command repeatedly. When the crash occurs, the authentication status of any 802.1x clients is cleared, and any authorized dot1x port becomes unauthorized. The client cannot re-authenticate until the dot1x daemon restarts. This issue affects Junos OS: * All versions before 20.4R3-S10; * 21.2 versions before 21.2R3-S7; * 21.4 versions before 21.4R3-S6; * 22.1 versions before 22.1R3-S5; * 22.2 versions before 22.2R3-S3; * 22.3 versions before 22.3R3-S2; * 22.4 versions before 22.4R3-S1; * 23.2 versions before 23.2R2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 20.4R3-S10, 21.2R3-S7, 21.4R3-S6, 22.1R3-S5, 22.2R3-S3, 22.3R3-S2, 22.4R3-S1, 23.2R2, 23.4R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA82976 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39511?
CVE-2024-39511 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39511?
To fix CVE-2024-39511: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 20.4R3-S10, 21.2R3-S7, 21.4R3-S6, 22.1R3-S5, 22.2R3-S3, 22.3R3-S2, 22.4R3-S1, 23.2R2, 23.4R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2024-39511 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39511 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-2024-39511?
CVE-2024-39511 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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