CVE-2024-47497: Junos OS: SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series and EX Series: Receiving specific HTTPS traffic causes resource exhaustion
An Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in the http daemon (httpd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series and EX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause Denial-of-Service (DoS).
An attacker can send specific HTTPS connection requests to the device, triggering the creation of processes that are not properly terminated. Over time, this leads to resource exhaustion, ultimately causing the device to crash and restart.
The following command can be used to monitor the resource usage: user@host> show system processes extensive | match mgd | count
This issue affects Junos OS on SRX Series and EX Series: All versions before 21.4R3-S7, from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S4, from 22.3 before 22.3R3-S3, from 22.4 before 22.4R3-S2, from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S1, from 23.4 before 23.4R1-S2, 23.4R2.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Junos OS (SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, EX Series)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 21.4R3-S7 - Upgrade
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Junos OS (SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, EX Series)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 22.2R3-S4 - Upgrade
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Junos OS (SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, EX Series)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 22.3R3-S3 - Upgrade
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Junos OS (SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, EX Series)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 22.4R3-S2 - Upgrade
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Junos OS (SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, EX Series)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 23.2R2-S1 - Upgrade
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Junos OS (SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, EX Series)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 23.4R1-S2 - Upgrade
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Junos OS (SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, EX Series)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 23.4R2 - Upgrade
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Junos OS (SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, EX Series)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 24.2R1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47497?
CVE-2024-47497 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial-of-Service (DoS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-47497?
To mitigate CVE-2024-47497, update your Junos OS to a version newer than 21.4R3-S7 that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-47497?
CVE-2024-47497 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS running on SRX Series, QFX Series, MX Series, and EX Series devices.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-47497 enable?
CVE-2024-47497 allows unauthenticated, network-based attackers to exploit the vulnerability to potentially cause Denial-of-Service.
Is CVE-2024-47497 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?
CVE-2024-47497 is an unauthenticated vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without needing valid credentials.