CVE-2025-30644: Junos OS: EX2300, EX3400, EX4000 Series, QFX5k Series: Receipt of a specific DHCP packet causes FPC crash when DHCP Option 82 is enabled

Published Apr 9, 2025
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Updated

A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the flexible PIC concentrator (FPC) of Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX2300, EX3400, EX4100, EX4300, EX4300MP, EX4400, EX4600, EX4650-48Y, and QFX5k Series allows an attacker to send a specific DHCP packet to the device, leading to an FPC crash and restart, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS). Continued receipt and processing of this packet will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition.

Under a rare timing scenario outside the attacker's control, memory corruption may be observed when DHCP Option 82 is enabled, leading to an FPC crash and affecting packet forwarding. Due to the nature of the heap-based overflow, exploitation of this vulnerability could also lead to remote code execution within the FPC, resulting in complete control of the vulnerable component. This issue affects Junos OS on EX2300, EX3400, EX4100, EX4300, EX4300MP, EX4400, EX4600, EX4650-48Y, and QFX5k Series:

All versions before 21.4R3-S9,  from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S5,  from 22.4 before 22.4R3-S5,  from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S3,  from 23.4 before 23.4R2-S3,  from 24.2 before 24.2R2.

Affected Software

78 affected components
Juniper Networks Junos OS<21.4R3-S9
All of the following
Any of the following
Juniper Junos<21.4
Juniper Junos=21.4
Juniper Junos=21.4-r1
Juniper Junos=21.4-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=21.4-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=21.4-r2
Juniper Junos=21.4-r2-s1
Juniper Junos=21.4-r2-s2
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3-s1
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3-s2
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3-s3
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3-s4
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3-s5
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3-s6
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3-s7
Juniper Junos=21.4-r3-s8
Juniper Junos=22.2
Juniper Junos=22.2-r1
Juniper Junos=22.2-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=22.2-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=22.2-r2
Juniper Junos=22.2-r2-s1
Juniper Junos=22.2-r2-s2
Juniper Junos=22.2-r3
Juniper Junos=22.2-r3-s1
Juniper Junos=22.2-r3-s2
Juniper Junos=22.2-r3-s3
Juniper Junos=22.2-r3-s4
Juniper Junos=22.4
Juniper Junos=22.4-r1
Juniper Junos=22.4-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=22.4-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=22.4-r2
Juniper Junos=22.4-r2-s1
Juniper Junos=22.4-r2-s2
Juniper Junos=22.4-r3
Juniper Junos=22.4-r3-s1
Juniper Junos=22.4-r3-s2
Juniper Junos=22.4-r3-s3
Juniper Junos=22.4-r3-s4
Juniper Junos=23.2
Juniper Junos=23.2-r1
Juniper Junos=23.2-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=23.2-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=23.2-r2
Juniper Junos=23.2-r2-s1
Juniper Junos=23.2-r2-s2
Juniper Junos=23.4
Juniper Junos=23.4-r1
Juniper Junos=23.4-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=23.4-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=23.4-r2
Juniper Junos=23.4-r2-s1
Juniper Junos=23.4-r2-s2
Juniper Junos=24.2
Juniper Junos=24.2-r1
Juniper Junos=24.2-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=24.2-r1-s2
Any of the following
Juniper EX2300
Juniper EX3400
Juniper EX4100
Juniper EX4300
Juniper EX4300MP
Juniper EX4400
Juniper EX4600
Juniper EX4650-48Y
Juniper QFX5110
Juniper QFX5120
Juniper Qfx5130
Juniper QFX5200
Juniper QFX5210
Juniper QFX5220
Juniper Qfx5230-64cd
Juniper Qfx5240
Juniper Qfx5241
Juniper Qfx5700

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 21.4R3-S9, 22.2R3-S5, 22.4R3-S5, 23.2R2-S3, 23.4R2-S3, 24.2R2, 24.4R1, and all subsequent releases.

Event History

Apr 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30644?

CVE-2025-30644 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-30644?

To mitigate CVE-2025-30644, it is recommended to upgrade the Junos OS to the latest version as specified by Juniper Networks.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2025-30644?

CVE-2025-30644 affects various models including EX2300, EX3400, EX4100, EX4300, EX4400, and QFX5k Series running vulnerable versions of Junos OS.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-30644 enable?

CVE-2025-30644 allows an attacker to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow via specially crafted DHCP packets.

5

When was CVE-2025-30644 discovered?

CVE-2025-30644 was disclosed in 2025, although exact dates may vary depending on release and public notification timelines.

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