CVE-2023-28976: Junos OS: MX Series: If a specific traffic rate goes above the DDoS threshold it will lead to an FPC crash
An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in the packet forwarding engine (pfe) of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). If specific traffic is received on MX Series and its rate exceeds the respective DDoS protection limit the ingress PFE will crash and restart. Continued receipt of this traffic will create a sustained DoS condition. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series: All versions prior to 19.1R3-S10; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S7; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S8; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S11; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S5; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S6; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S5; 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 vulnerability ID for this Juniper Networks Junos OS issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-28976.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-28976?
The severity level of CVE-2023-28976 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which software versions of Juniper Networks Junos OS are affected by CVE-2023-28976?
Juniper Networks Junos OS versions 19.1 and later are affected by CVE-2023-28976.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-28976?
An unauthenticated, network-based attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending specific traffic with an excessive rate.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28976?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-28976 on the Juniper Networks support portal under advisory JSA70601.