Improper Initialization in Juniper Junos OS - CVE-2021-0280

 

Improper Initialization in Juniper Junos OS - CVE-2021-0280

Published: July 20, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU55007
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0280
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Juniper Junos OS
Software vendor:
Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in Junos OS on PTX platforms and QFX10K Series with Paradise (PE) chipset-based line cards. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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