#VU85278 Out-of-bounds write in Juniper Junos OS - CVE-2024-21591

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85278

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21591

CWE-ID: CWE-787

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 non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to >an out-of-bounds write error in J-Web. A remote non-authenticated attacker can cause a Denial of Service (DoS), or Remote Code Execution (RCE) and obtain root privileges on the device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper Junos OS: 20.4R1-S1 - 20.4R3-S8, 21.2R1-S1 - 21.2R3-S6, 21.3R1-S1 - 21.3R3-S4, 21.4R1-S1 - 21.4R3-S4, 22.1R1-S1 - 22.1R3-S3, 22.2R1-S1 - 22.2R3-S2, 22.3R1-S1 - 22.3R3-S1, 22.4R1-S1 - 22.4R2-S1

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External links
https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-01-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-SRX-Series-and-EX-Series-Security-Vulnerability-in-J-web-allows-a-preAuth-Remote-Code-Execution-CVE-2024-21591

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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.