CVE-2019-0043: In MPLS environments, receipt of a specific SNMP packet may cause the routing protocol daemon (RPD) process to crash and restart. By continuously send...

Description

In MPLS environments, receipt of a specific SNMP packet may cause the routing protocol daemon (RPD) process to crash and restart. By continuously sending a specially crafted SNMP packet, an attacker can repetitively crash the RPD process causing prolonged denial of service. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS : 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D77 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S10; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D75 on SRX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D48 on EX/QFX series; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R4-S9, 15.1R7-S2; 15.1F6 versions prior to 15.1F6-S11; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D141, 15.1X49-D144, 15.1X49-D150 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D234 on QFX5200/QFX5110 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D68 on QFX10K Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D471, 15.1X53-D490 on NFX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D590 on EX2300/EX3400 Series; 15.1X54 on ACX Series; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R3-S10, 16.1R4-S11, 16.1R6-S5, 16.1R7; 16.1X65 versions prior to 16.1X65-D48; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S6; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R2-S8, 17.1R3; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S7, 17.2R3; 17.2X75 versions prior to 17.2X75-D92, 17.2X75-D102, 17.2X75-D110; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R1-S4, 17.4R2; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R1-S1, 18.1R2-S1, 18.1R3; 18.2X75 versions prior to 18.2X75-D10.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper	Junos	12.1x46
Juniper	Junos	12.3
Juniper	Junos	12.3x48
Juniper	Junos	14.1x53
Juniper	Junos	15.1
Juniper	Junos	15.1x49
Juniper	Junos	15.1x53
Juniper	Junos	15.1x54
Juniper	Junos	16.1
Juniper	Junos	16.1x65
Juniper	Junos	16.2
Juniper	Junos	17.1
Juniper	Junos	17.2
Juniper	Junos	17.2x75
Juniper	Junos	17.3
Juniper	Junos	17.4
Juniper	Junos	18.1
Juniper	Junos	18.2x75

References

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10935Vendor Advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10935Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0043?

In MPLS environments, receipt of a specific SNMP packet may cause the routing protocol daemon (RPD) process to crash and restart. By continuously sending a specially crafted SNMP packet, an attacker can repetitively crash the RPD process causing prolonged denial of service. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS : 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D77 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S10; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D75 on SRX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D48 on EX/QFX series; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R4-S9, 15.1R7-S2; 15.1F6 versions prior to 15.1F6-S11; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D141, 15.1X49-D144, 15.1X49-D150 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D234 on QFX5200/QFX5110 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D68 on QFX10K Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D471, 15.1X53-D490 on NFX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D590 on EX2300/EX3400 Series; 15.1X54 on ACX Series; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R3-S10, 16.1R4-S11, 16.1R6-S5, 16.1R7; 16.1X65 versions prior to 16.1X65-D48; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S6; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R2-S8, 17.1R3; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S7, 17.2R3; 17.2X75 versions prior to 17.2X75-D92, 17.2X75-D102, 17.2X75-D110; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R1-S4, 17.4R2; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R1-S1, 18.1R2-S1, 18.1R3; 18.2X75 versions prior to 18.2X75-D10.

How severe is CVE-2019-0043?

CVE-2019-0043 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0043?

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.