CVE-2018-0017

Name: CVE-2018-0017
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-11T19:29:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0017 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Network Address Translation - Protocol Translation (NAT-PT) feature of Junos OS on SRX series devices may allow a certain valid IPv6 packet to crash the flowd daemon. Repeated crashes of the flowd daemon can result in an extended denial of service condition for the SRX device. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Network Address Translation - Protocol Translation (NAT-PT) feature of Junos OS on SRX series devices may allow a certain valid IPv6 packet to crash the flowd daemon. Repeated crashes of the flowd daemon can result in an extended denial of service condition for the SRX device. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D72; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D55; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D90.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper	Junos	>= 12.1x46, <= 12.1x46\:d72
Juniper	Junos	>= 12.3x48, <= 12.3x48\:d55
Juniper	Junos	>= 15.1x49, <= 15.1x49\:d90

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103749Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040785Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10845Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103749Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040785Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10845Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0017?

How severe is CVE-2018-0017?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0017 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0017?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST