CVE-2018-0060: An improper input validation weakness in the device control daemon process (dcd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an attacker to cause a Denial of ...

Description

An improper input validation weakness in the device control daemon process (dcd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service to the dcd process and interfaces and connected clients when the Junos device is requesting an IP address for itself. Junos devices are not vulnerable to this issue when not configured to use DHCP. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D40 on SRX Series; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D20 on SRX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D40 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D20 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D68 on QFX10000 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D235 on QFX5200/QFX5110; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D495 on NFX150, NFX250; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D590 on EX2300/EX3400; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper	Junos	12.1x46
Juniper	Junos	12.3x48
Juniper	Junos	15.1
Juniper	Junos	15.1x49
Juniper	Junos	15.1x53
Juniper	Junos	14.1x53

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041858Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10895Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041858Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10895Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0060?

An improper input validation weakness in the device control daemon process (dcd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service to the dcd process and interfaces and connected clients when the Junos device is requesting an IP address for itself. Junos devices are not vulnerable to this issue when not configured to use DHCP. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D40 on SRX Series; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D20 on SRX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D40 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D20 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D68 on QFX10000 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D235 on QFX5200/QFX5110; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D495 on NFX150, NFX250; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D590 on EX2300/EX3400; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S2.

How severe is CVE-2018-0060?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0060 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0060?

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.