SB2024071550 - Security restrictions bypass in Junos OS flowd



SB2024071550 - Security restrictions bypass in Junos OS flowd

Published: July 15, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024071550
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39561)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions error in the flow daemon (flowd). A remote non-authenticated attacker can send TCP packets with SYN/FIN or SYN/RST flags, bypassing the expected blocking of these packets.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.