CVE-2021-0233: Junos OS: ACX500 Series, ACX4000 Series: Denial of Service due to FFEB crash while processing high rate of specific packets.

Published Apr 22, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS ACX500 Series, ACX4000 Series, may allow an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending a high rate of specific packets to the device, resulting in a Forwarding Engine Board (FFEB) crash. Continued receipt of these packets will sustain the Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on ACX500 Series, ACX4000 Series: 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S2.

Affected Software

25 affected components
Juniper JUNOS=17.4
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r1
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r1-s2
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r1-s3
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r1-s4
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r1-s5
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r1-s6
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r1-s7
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s1
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s10
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s11
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s2
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s3
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s4
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s5
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s6
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s7
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s8
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r2-s9
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r3
Juniper JUNOS=17.4-r3-s1
Juniper Acx4000
Juniper Acx500

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 17.4R3-S2, and all subsequent releases.

Event History

Apr 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0233?

The severity of CVE-2021-0233 is critical as it can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) affecting the Junos OS devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-0233?

To mitigate CVE-2021-0233, upgrade to a patched version of Junos OS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2021-0233?

CVE-2021-0233 affects Juniper Networks ACX500 and ACX4000 Series devices running specific versions of Junos OS.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-0233?

CVE-2021-0233 allows attackers to crash the Forwarding Engine Board, resulting in potential service interruptions.

5

Can CVE-2021-0233 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-0233 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets to vulnerable devices.

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