CVE-2020-1605: Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: A vulnerability in JDHCPD allows an attacker to send crafted IPv4 packets and arbitrarily execute commands on the target device.
When a device using Juniper Network's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Daemon (JDHCPD) process on Junos OS or Junos OS Evolved which is configured in relay mode it vulnerable to an attacker sending crafted IPv4 packets who may then arbitrarily execute commands as root on the target device. This issue affects IPv4 JDHCPD services. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S6; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D200; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D592; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R7-S6; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S11; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R2-S11, 17.1R3-S1; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R2-S8, 17.2R3-S3; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S6; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S7, 17.4R3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S8; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S2; 18.2X75 versions prior to 18.2X75-D60; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R1-S6, 18.3R2-S2, 18.3R3; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S5, 18.4R2-S3, 18.4R3; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S3, 19.1R2; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S3, 19.2R2. and All versions prior to 19.3R1 on Junos OS Evolved. This issue do not affect versions of Junos OS prior to 15.1, or JDHCPD operating as a local server in non-relay mode.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Junos OS Evolvedto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 19.3R1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1605?
CVE-2020-1605 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for arbitrary command execution as root.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1605?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1605, upgrade to the patched version of Junos OS as recommended in the vendor's security advisory.
Which versions of Junos OS are affected by CVE-2020-1605?
CVE-2020-1605 affects multiple Junos OS versions, particularly those configured in relay mode with JDHCPD.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1605?
CVE-2020-1605 is an arbitrary command execution vulnerability that can be exploited via crafted IPv4 packets.
Who published the advisory for CVE-2020-1605?
The security advisory for CVE-2020-1605 was published by Juniper Networks.