Vulnerability identifier: #VU7540

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10605

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to cause the target flowd process to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Mitigation
The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions:
12.1x46-D67, 12.3X48-D55, 15.1X49-D91, 15.1X49-D100.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper Junos OS: 12.3x48, 12.1x46, 15.1X49

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External links
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10789

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.