CVE-2018-0048

Name: CVE-2018-0048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T18:29:01.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Routing Protocols Daemon (RPD) with Juniper Extension Toolkit (JET) support can allow a network based unauthenticated attacker to cause a severe memory exhaustion condition on the device. This can have an adverse impact on the system performance and availability. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Routing Protocols Daemon (RPD) with Juniper Extension Toolkit (JET) support can allow a network based unauthenticated attacker to cause a severe memory exhaustion condition on the device. This can have an adverse impact on the system performance and availability. This issue only affects devices with JET support running Junos OS 17.2R1 and subsequent releases. Other versions of Junos OS are unaffected by this vulnerability. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S7, 17.2R2-S6, 17.2R3; 17.2X75 versions prior to 17.2X75-D102, 17.2X75-D110; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R2-S4, 17.3R3; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R1-S5, 17.4R2; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R2-S3, 18.1R3;

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.89%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper	Junos	17.2
Juniper	Junos	17.2x75
Juniper	Junos	17.3
Juniper	Junos	17.4
Juniper	Junos	18.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105564Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041849Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10882Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105564Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041849Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10882Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0048?

How severe is CVE-2018-0048?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0048?

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