Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in Juniper Networks Junos OS



| Updated: 2023-11-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-28968
CWE-ID CWE-789
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Juniper Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Uncontrolled Memory Allocation

EUVDB-ID: #VU75136

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28968

CWE-ID: CWE-789 - Uncontrolled Memory Allocation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper Junos OS: 19.4 - 22.3R1-S1

CPE2.3 External links

http://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2023-04-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-SRX-Series-Policies-that-rely-on-JDPI-Decoder-actions-may-fail-open-CVE-2023-28968


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.



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