Vulnerability identifier: #VU61514

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0271

CWE-ID: CWE-415

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Juniper Junos OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the software forwarding interface daemon (sfid) process. A remote attacker on the local network can send a specially crafted ARP packet to the affected device and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

The vulnerability affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX2200-C Series, EX3200 Series, EX3300 Series, EX4200 Series, EX4500 Series, EX4550 Series, EX6210 Series, EX8208 Series, EX8216 Series.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper Junos OS: 15.1 - 15.1R7-S7, 15.1F - 15.1F7-S2, 12.3 - 12.3R12-S16

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External links
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA11162&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST

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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.