Vulnerability · Published Jul 11, 2024 · Assigned by juniper

CVE-2024-39540Junos OS: SRX Series, and MX Series with SPC3: Specific valid TCP traffic can cause a pfe crash

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Junos OS from Juniper Networks. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 42% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 57.6% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in the Packet Forwarding Engine (pfe) of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series, and MX Series with SPC3 allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS). When an affected device receives specific valid TCP traffic, the pfe crashes and restarts leading to a momentary but complete service outage. This issue affects Junos OS: 21.2 releases from 21.2R3-S5 before 21.2R3-S6. This issue does not affect earlier or later releases.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper Networks	Junos OS	21.2R3-S5 – before 21.2R3-S6

Weakness: CWE-754 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References

https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA83000 vendor-advisory