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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-30401: Junos OS: MX Series and EX9200-15C: Stack-based buffer overflow in aftman

First published: Fri Apr 12 2024(Updated: )

An Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in the advanced forwarding management process aftman of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series with MPC10E, MPC11, MX10K-LC9600 line cards, MX304, and EX9200-15C, may allow an attacker to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow, leading to a reboot of the FPC. Through code review, it was determined that the interface definition code for aftman could read beyond a buffer boundary, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. This issue affects Junos OS on MX Series and EX9200-15C: * from 21.2 before 21.2R3-S1, * from 21.4 before 21.4R3, * from 22.1 before 22.1R2, * from 22.2 before 22.2R2;  This issue does not affect: * versions of Junos OS prior to 20.3R1; * any version of Junos OS 20.4.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Juniper JUNOS>21.2<21.2R3-S1>21.4<21.4R3>22.1<22.1R2>22.2<22.2R2

Remedy

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 21.2R3-S1, 21.4R3, 22.1R2, 22.2R2, 22.3R1, and all subsequent releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-30401?

    CVE-2024-30401 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a stack-based buffer overflow leading to a system reboot.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-30401?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-30401, update your Junos OS to the latest version released by Juniper Networks that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-30401?

    CVE-2024-30401 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series with MPC10E, MPC11, MX10K-LC9600 line cards, MX304, and EX9200-15C.

  • Can CVE-2024-30401 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2024-30401 remotely, making it a significant risk if the device is exposed to untrusted networks.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-30401?

    CVE-2024-30401 is categorized as an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability.

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