Improper Initialization in Junos OS - CVE-2021-0234
Published: April 16, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52288
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0234
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization on Juniper Networks Junos OS QFX5100-96S devices with QFX 5e Series image installed, ddos-protection configuration changes will not take effect beyond the default DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) settings when configured from the CLI. The DDoS protection (jddosd) daemon allows the device to continue to function while protecting the packet forwarding engine (PFE) during the DDoS attack. When this issue occurs, the default DDoS settings within the PFE apply, as CPU bound packets will be throttled and dropped in the PFE when the limits are exceeded.
Affected software
Junos OS
How to mitigate CVE-2021-0234
Install updates from vendor's website.
Junos OS - addressed in versions 17.3R3-S10, 17.4R3-S4, 18.1R3-S10, 18.2R3-S3, 18.3R3-S2, 18.4R2-S4, 18.4R3-S1, 19.1R3, 19.1R3-S4, 19.2R2, 19.3R3, 19.4R2, 20.1R1