CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2018-0014: ScreenOS: Etherleak vulnerability found on ScreenOS device

First published: Wed Jan 10 2018(Updated: )

Juniper Networks ScreenOS devices do not pad Ethernet packets with zeros, and thus some packets can contain fragments of system memory or data from previous packets. This issue is often detected as CVE-2003-0001. The issue affects all versions of Juniper Networks ScreenOS prior to 6.3.0r25.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r1
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r2
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r3
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r4
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r5
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r6
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r7
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r8
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r9
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r10
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r11
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r12
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r13
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r14
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r15
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r16
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r17
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r18
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r19
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r20
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r21
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r22
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r23
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r24
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0r25

Remedy

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 6.3.0r25 and all subsequent releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-0014?

    CVE-2018-0014 has a medium severity rating as it allows potential exposure of sensitive information through packet fragments.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-0014?

    To fix CVE-2018-0014, update your Juniper Networks ScreenOS devices to version 6.3.0r26 or later.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2018-0014?

    CVE-2018-0014 affects all versions of Juniper Networks ScreenOS prior to 6.3.0r26.

  • What risks are associated with CVE-2018-0014?

    The risks associated with CVE-2018-0014 include potential exposure of sensitive data from system memory due to insufficient packet padding.

  • Is CVE-2018-0014 related to any previous vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2018-0014 is often detected as CVE-2003-0001.

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