CVE-2021-31383: Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: In Point to MultiPoint (P2MP) scenarios receipt of various crafted packets causes RPD to core.

Published Oct 19, 2021
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Updated

In Point to MultiPoint (P2MP) scenarios within established sessions between network or adjacent neighbors the improper use of a source to destination copy write operation combined with a Stack-based Buffer Overflow on certain specific packets processed by the routing protocol daemon (RPD) of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved sent by a remote unauthenticated network attacker causes the RPD to crash causing a Denial of Service (DoS). Continued receipt and processing of these packets will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S2; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S2; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R1-S4, 19.4R2-S4, 19.4R3-S3; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2-S2, 20.1R3; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2-S3, 20.2R3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R2. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS versions prior to 19.2R1. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R3-EVO; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-EVO; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R2-EVO.

Affected Software

69 affected components
Juniper JUNOS=19.2
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r1
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r1-s2
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r1-s3
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r1-s4
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r1-s5
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r1-s6
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r2
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r2-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r3
Juniper JUNOS=19.2-r3-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.3
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r1
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r2
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r2-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r2-s2
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r2-s3
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r2-s4
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r2-s5
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r3
Juniper JUNOS=19.3-r3-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r1
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r1-s2
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r1-s3
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r2
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r2-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r2-s2
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r2-s3
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r3
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r3-s1
Juniper JUNOS=19.4-r3-s2
Juniper JUNOS=20.1-r1
Juniper JUNOS=20.1-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=20.1-r1-s2
Juniper JUNOS=20.1-r1-s3
Juniper JUNOS=20.1-r1-s4
Juniper JUNOS=20.1-r2
Juniper JUNOS=20.1-r2-s1
Juniper JUNOS=20.2-r1
Juniper JUNOS=20.2-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=20.2-r1-s2
Juniper JUNOS=20.2-r1-s3
Juniper JUNOS=20.2-r2
Juniper JUNOS=20.2-r2-s1
Juniper JUNOS=20.2-r2-s2
Juniper JUNOS=20.3-r1
Juniper JUNOS=20.3-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1-r2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1-r2-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1-r2-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1-r2-s3
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1-r2-s4
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.1-r2-s5
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.2-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.2-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.2-r2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.2-r2-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.3
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.3-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.3-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.3-r1-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.3-r1-s3

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 19.2R3-S2, 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S2, 19.4R1-S4, 19.4R2-S4, 19.4R3-S3, 20.1R2-S2, 20.1R3, 20.2R2-S3, 20.2R3, 20.3R2, 20.4R1, and all subsequent releases. Junos OS Evolved: 20.1R3-EVO, 20.2R3-EVO, 20.3R2-EVO, 20.4R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Event History

Oct 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31383?

CVE-2021-31383 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-31383?

To fix CVE-2021-31383, update your Juniper JUNOS software to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the affected versions associated with CVE-2021-31383?

CVE-2021-31383 affects Juniper JUNOS versions including 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, and 20.1 as well as various sub-releases.

4

What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2021-31383?

Systems utilizing Juniper JUNOS software in Point to MultiPoint scenarios can be vulnerable to CVE-2021-31383.

5

Can CVE-2021-31383 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-31383 can be exploited remotely under specific conditions related to packet processing in the routing protocol daemon.

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