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CVE-2021-31371

5.3 · MEDIUM

Juniper Networks Junos OS uses the 128.0.0.0/2 subnet for internal communications between the RE and PFEs.

Published Oct 19, 2021CWE-200EPSS 0.84%

Overview

CVE-2021-31371 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 19, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Juniper Networks Junos OS uses the 128.0.0.0/2 subnet for internal communications between the RE and PFEs. It was discovered that packets utilizing these IP addresses may egress an QFX5000 Series switch, leaking configuration information such as heartbeats, kernel versions, etc. out to the Internet, leading to an information exposure vulnerability. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on QFX5110, QFX5120, QFX5200, QFX5210 Series, and QFX5100 with QFX 5e Series image installed: All versions prior to 17.3R3-S12; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S13; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S6; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S7, 19.2R3-S3; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S3; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R1-S4, 19.4R3-S5; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2-S2, 20.1R3-S1; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S2; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3-S1; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2-S1, 20.4R3; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R1-S1, 21.1R2;

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-2021-31371?

CVE-2021-31371 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 19, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-31371?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-31371?

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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