high
8.8
CWE
754
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-0005: Security Bulletin: Junos OS: MAC move limit configured to drop traffic may forward traffic.

First published: Wed Jan 10 2018(Updated: )

QFX and EX Series switches configured to drop traffic when the MAC move limit is exceeded will forward traffic instead of dropping traffic. This can lead to denials of services or other unintended conditions. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D40; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D55; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

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
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53-d27
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53-d30
Junos OS Evolved=14.1x53-d35
Juniper EX Series
Juniper EX2200-C
Juniper EX2200
Juniper EX2300-24T
Juniper EX2300-C
Juniper EX3300-VX
Juniper EX3400
Juniper EX Series
Juniper EX4300-24T
Juniper EX Series
Juniper EX4600
Juniper EX9200
Juniper QFX10002-60C
Juniper Networks QFX-Series
Juniper Networks QFX-Series
Juniper QFX5100
Juniper QFX5110
Juniper QFX5200-32C
Junos OS Evolved=15.1-r1
Junos OS Evolved=15.1-r2
Junos OS Evolved=15.1-r3
Junos OS Evolved=15.1-r4
Junos OS Evolved=15.1-r5
Junos OS Evolved=15.1-r6
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d20
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d21
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d30
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d32
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d33
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d34
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d50
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d51
Junos OS Evolved=15.1x53-d52

Remedy

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 14.1X53-D40, 15.1X53-D55, 15.1X53-D60, 16.1R1, and all subsequent releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-0005?

    CVE-2018-0005 is a vulnerability found in QFX and EX Series switches that can lead to denials of services or other unintended conditions.

  • How does CVE-2018-0005 impact Juniper JUNOS?

    CVE-2018-0005 affects Juniper JUNOS versions prior to 14.1X53-D40 and 15.1, leading to potential denials of services or other unintended conditions.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2018-0005?

    The severity level of CVE-2018-0005 is high with a score of 8.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-0005 vulnerability?

    To fix CVE-2018-0005 vulnerability, update your Juniper JUNOS to version 14.1X53-D40 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0005?

    More information about CVE-2018-0005 can be found at the following references: [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040182) and [Juniper Knowledge Base](https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10833).

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