7.8
CWE
19
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1274

First published: Fri Apr 15 2016(Updated: )

Juniper Junos OS 14.1X53 before 14.1X53-D30 on QFX Series switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (PFE panic) via a high rate of unspecified VXLAN packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53-d10
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53-d15
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53-d16
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53-d25
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53-d26
Juniper Networks QFX-Series
Juniper Networks QFX-Series
Juniper QFX3600-I
Juniper QFX5100
Juniper QFX5200-32C

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1274?

    CVE-2016-1274 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service on affected Juniper devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1274?

    To fix CVE-2016-1274, you should upgrade to Junos OS version 14.1X53-D30 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-1274?

    CVE-2016-1274 affects Juniper Junos OS versions 14.1X53 and its various updates prior to 14.1X53-D30.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-1274 allow?

    CVE-2016-1274 allows remote attackers to initiate a denial of service attack through a high rate of VXLAN packets.

  • What are VXLAN packets in the context of CVE-2016-1274?

    In the context of CVE-2016-1274, VXLAN packets are encapsulated Ethernet frames that can be exploited to trigger the denial of service condition.

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