CVE-2024-21599: Junos OS: MX Series: MPC3E memory leak with PTP configuration

Published Jan 12, 2024
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Updated

A Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in the Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE) of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series allows an adjacent, unauthenticated attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

If an MX Series device receives PTP packets on an MPC3E that doesn't support PTP this causes a memory leak which will result in unpredictable behavior and ultimately in an MPC crash and restart.

To monitor for this issue, please use the following FPC vty level commands:

show heap shows an increase in "LAN buffer" utilization and

show clksync ptp nbr-upd-info shows non-zero "Pending PFEs" counter.

This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series with MPC3E:

All versions earlier than 20.4R3-S3; 21.1 versions earlier than 21.1R3-S4; 21.2 versions earlier than 21.2R3; 21.3 versions earlier than 21.3R2-S1, 21.3R3; 21.4 versions earlier than 21.4R2; 22.1 versions earlier than 22.1R2.

Affected Software

39 affected components
Juniper Junos=20.4
Juniper Junos=20.4-r1
Juniper Junos=20.4-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=20.4-r2
Juniper Junos=20.4-r2-s1
Juniper Junos=20.4-r2-s2
Juniper Junos=20.4-r3
Juniper Junos=20.4-r3-s1
Juniper Junos=20.4-r3-s2
Juniper Junos=21.1
Juniper Junos=21.1-r1
Juniper Junos=21.1-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=21.1-r2
Juniper Junos=21.1-r2-s1
Juniper Junos=21.1-r2-s2
Juniper Junos=21.1-r3
Juniper Junos=21.1-r3-s1
Juniper Junos=21.1-r3-s2
Juniper Junos=21.1-r3-s3
Juniper Junos=21.2
Juniper Junos=21.2-r1
Juniper Junos=21.2-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=21.2-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=21.2-r2
Juniper Junos=21.2-r2-s1
Juniper Junos=21.2-r2-s2
Juniper Junos=21.3
Juniper Junos=21.3-r1
Juniper Junos=21.3-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=21.3-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=21.3-r2
Juniper Junos=21.4
Juniper Junos=21.4-r1
Juniper Junos=21.4-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=21.4-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=22.1
Juniper Junos=22.1-r1
Juniper Junos=22.1-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=22.1-r1-s2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Networks Junos OS (MX Series, MPC3E PFE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.4R3-S3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Networks Junos OS (MX Series, MPC3E PFE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.1R3-S4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Networks Junos OS (MX Series, MPC3E PFE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.2R3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Networks Junos OS (MX Series, MPC3E PFE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.3R2-S1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Networks Junos OS (MX Series, MPC3E PFE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.3R3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Networks Junos OS (MX Series, MPC3E PFE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.4R2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Networks Junos OS (MX Series, MPC3E PFE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 22.1R2
  8. Compensating control

    Monitor for this issue using FPC vty level commands: run "show clksync ptp nbr-upd-info" and "show heap"; look for an increase in "LAN buffer" utilization and a non-zero "Pending PFEs" counter.

Event History

Jan 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21599?

CVE-2024-21599 has a moderate severity rating, as it can cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21599?

To remediate CVE-2024-21599, upgrade to a patched version of Junos OS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Junos OS are affected by CVE-2024-21599?

CVE-2024-21599 affects Junos OS versions 20.4, 21.1, 21.2, 21.3, 21.4, and 22.1.

4

What is the attack vector for CVE-2024-21599?

The attack vector for CVE-2024-21599 involves receiving specific PTP packets from an adjacent, unauthenticated attacker.

5

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2024-21599?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-21599 can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) on affected devices.

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