SB2023041449 - Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published: April 14, 2023 Updated: November 8, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023041449
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Uncontrolled Memory Allocation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28968)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly controlled sequential memory allocation in the Juniper Networks Deep Packet Inspection-Decoder (JDPI-Decoder) Application Signature component. A remote attacker can cause the policies that rely on JDPI-Decoder actions to fail open.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.