Improper input validation in Junos OS Evolved

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU88439

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HCVSS/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21590

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation error in Juniper Tunnel Driver (jtd) and ICMP module. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specifically crafted packets to the Routing Engine (RE) to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 21.2-EVO - 23.2R1-S2-EVO

External links

http://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-04-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-Evolved-Packets-which-are-not-destined-to-the-device-can-reach-the-RE-CVE-2024-21590

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.