SB2024011225 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Junos OS Evolved and Juniper Junos OS



SB2024011225 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Junos OS Evolved and Juniper Junos OS

Published: January 12, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024011225
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Missing release of memory after effective lifetime (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21613)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing release of memory after effective lifetime error in Routing Protocol Daemon (RPD). A remote non-authenticated attacker can cause an rpd crash, leading to Denial of Service (DoS).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.