CVE-2023-28961: Junos OS: ACX Series: IPv6 firewall filter is not installed in PFE when "from next-header ah" is used
An Improper Handling of Unexpected Data Type vulnerability in IPv6 firewall filter processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS on the ACX Series devices will prevent a firewall filter with the term 'from next-header ah' from being properly installed in the packet forwarding engine (PFE). There is no immediate indication of an incomplete firewall filter commit shown at the CLI, which could allow an attacker to send valid packets to or through the device that were explicitly intended to be dropped. An indication that the filter was not installed can be identified with the following logs: fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwruleprepare : Config failed: Unsupported Ip-protocol 51 in the filter lo0.0-inet6-i fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwruleprepare : Please detach the filter, remove unsupported match and re-attach fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwprocessrule : Status:104 dnxdfwruleprepare failed fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwprocessfilter : Status:104 dnxdfwprocessrule failed fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwupdatefilterinhw : Status:104 Could not process filter(lo0.0-inet6-i) for rule expansion Unsupported match, action present. fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwcreatehwinstance : Status:104 Could not program dfw(lo0.0-inet6-i) type(IFPDFLTINET6Lo0FILTER)! [104] fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwbindshim : [104] Could not create dfw(lo0.0-inet6-i) type(IFPDFLTINET6Lo0FILTER) fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwupdateresolve : [100] Failed to bind filter(3) to bind point fpc0 ACXDFWCFGFAILED: ACX Error (dfw):dnxdfwchangeend : dnxdfwupdateresolve (resolve type) failed This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on ACX Series: All versions prior to 20.2R3-S7; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S4; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S3; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R2.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-28961?
The severity of CVE-2023-28961 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28961?
To fix CVE-2023-28961, upgrade Junos OS to the latest version that addresses this specific vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-28961?
CVE-2023-28961 affects various Juniper Networks ACX Series devices running specific versions of Junos OS.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-28961?
CVE-2023-28961 is an Improper Handling of Unexpected Data Type vulnerability in the firewall filter processing of IPv6.
What happens if CVE-2023-28961 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-28961 may prevent a firewall filter with the term 'from next-header ah' from being properly installed.