CVE-2019-0044

Name: CVE-2019-0044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-10T20:29:01.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0044 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Receipt of a specific packet on the out-of-band management interface fxp0 may cause the system to crash and restart (vmcore). By continuously sending a specially crafted packet to the fxp0 interface, an attacker can repetitively crash the rpd process causing prolonged Denial of Service (DoS). EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Receipt of a specific packet on the out-of-band management interface fxp0 may cause the system to crash and restart (vmcore). By continuously sending a specially crafted packet to the fxp0 interface, an attacker can repetitively crash the rpd process causing prolonged Denial of Service (DoS). Affected releases are Juniper Networks SRX5000 Series: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D82; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D80; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D160.

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

1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Juniper	Junos	12.3x48	—
Juniper	Junos	12.1x46	—
Juniper	Junos	15.1x49	D10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107872Broken Link
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10936Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107872Broken Link
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10936Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0044?

How severe is CVE-2019-0044?

CVE-2019-0044 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0044?

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