CVE-2023-44186: Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: RPD crash when attempting to send a very long AS PATH to a non-4-byte-AS capable BGP neighbor
An Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in AS PATH processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an attacker to send a BGP update message with an AS PATH containing a large number of 4-byte ASes, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS). Continued receipt and processing of these BGP updates will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
This issue is hit when the router has Non-Stop Routing (NSR) enabled, has a non-4-byte-AS capable BGP neighbor, receives a BGP update message with a prefix that includes a long AS PATH containing large number of 4-byte ASes, and has to advertise the prefix towards the non-4-byte-AS capable BGP neighbor.
Note: NSR is not supported on the SRX Series and is therefore not affected by this vulnerability. This issue affects:
Juniper Networks Junos OS:
All versions prior to 20.4R3-S8; 21.1 versions 21.1R1 and later; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S6; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S5; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S5; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S4; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R3-S2; 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R2-S2, 22.3R3-S1; 22.4 versions prior to 22.4R2-S1, 22.4R3; 23.2 versions prior to 23.2R2.
Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
All versions prior to 20.4R3-S8-EVO; 21.1 versions 21.1R1-EVO and later; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S6-EVO; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S5-EVO; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S5-EVO; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S4-EVO; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R3-S2-EVO; 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R2-S2-EVO, 22.3R3-S1-EVO; 22.4 versions prior to 22.4R2-S1-EVO, 22.4R3-EVO; 23.2 versions prior to 23.2R2-EVO.
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An Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in AS PATH processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an attacker to send a BGP update message with an AS PATH containing a large number of 4-byte ASes, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS). Continued receipt and processing of these BGP updates will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
This issue is hit when the router has Non-Stop Routing (NSR) enabled, has a non-4-byte-AS capable BGP neighbor, receives a BGP update message with a prefix that includes a long AS PATH containing large number of 4-byte ASes, and has to advertise the prefix towards the non-4-byte-AS capable BGP neighbor.
Note: NSR is not supported on the SRX Series and is therefore not affected by this vulnerability. This issue affects:
Juniper Networks Junos OS:
All versions prior to 20.4R3-S8; 21.1 versions 21.1R1 and later; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S6; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S5; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S5; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S4; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R3-S2; 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R2-S2, 22.3R3-S1; 22.4 versions prior to 22.4R2-S1, 22.4R3.
Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
All versions prior to 20.4R3-S8-EVO; 21.1 versions 21.1R1-EVO and later; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S6-EVO; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S5-EVO; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S5-EVO; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S4-EVO; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R3-S2-EVO; 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R2-S2-EVO, 22.3R3-S1-EVO; 22.4 versions prior to 22.4R2-S1-EVO, 22.4R3-EVO.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-44186?
CVE-2023-44186 has been assigned a critical severity level due to its potential for causing a Denial of Service (DoS) in affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44186?
To mitigate CVE-2023-44186, upgrade to the latest version of Junos OS or Junos OS Evolved as specified in the official security advisory.
Which versions of Junos OS are affected by CVE-2023-44186?
CVE-2023-44186 affects several versions of Junos OS, including versions 20.4 and 21.1 up to 21.4, among others.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-44186 on my network?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-44186 can lead to network outages or disruption due to Denial of Service attacks targeted at BGP operations.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-44186?
Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2023-44186 is to apply the latest patches and updates, as no specific workaround has been provided.