Vulnerability identifier: #VU75151
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-241
Exploitation vector: 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 send unwanted traffic to the device.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of unexpected data type in IPv6 firewall filter processing, which prevents a firewall filter with the term 'from next-header ah' from being properly installed in the packet forwarding engine (PFE).
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Juniper Junos OS: 20.2 - 20.2R3-S6, 21.2R1 - 21.2R3-S3, 21.4R1 - 21.4R2-S2, 21.1 - 21.1R3-S2, 22.1R1 - 22.1R1-S2, 20.4 - 20.4R3-S3, 21.3R1 - 21.3R2-S2
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.