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CVE-2024-47504

7.5 · HIGH

An Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input vulnerability in the packet forwarding engine (pfe) Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX5000 Series allows an unauthenticated, network based attacker t…

Published Oct 11, 2024CWE-1287EPSS 0.62%

Overview

CVE-2024-47504 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 11, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input vulnerability in the packet forwarding engine (pfe) Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX5000 Series allows an unauthenticated, network based attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Dos).

When a non-clustered SRX5000 device receives a specifically malformed packet this will cause a flowd crash and restart.

This issue affects Junos OS:

* 22.1 releases 22.1R1 and later before 22.2R3-S5,

* 22.3 releases before 22.3R3-S4,

* 22.4 releases before 22.4R3-S4,

* 23.2 releases before 23.2R2-S2,

* 23.4 releases before 23.4R2-S1,

* 24.2 releases before 24.2R1-S1, 24.2R2.

Please note that the PR does indicate that earlier versions have been fixed as well, but these won't be adversely impacted by this.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47504?

CVE-2024-47504 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 11, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-47504?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-47504?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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