#VU81321 Input validation error in Juniper IDP - CVE-2023-28985

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81321

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [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-2023-28985

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Juniper IDP
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input on Juniper Networks SRX Series and MX Series. A remote attacker can send specially crafted SSL packets to the device and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper IDP: before 3598

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External links
https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA71662

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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.