CVE-2019-0067

Name: CVE-2019-0067
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-09T20:15:17.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0067 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Receipt of a specific link-local IPv6 packet destined to the RE may cause the system to crash and restart (vmcore). By continuously sending a specially crafted IPv6 packet, an attacker can repeatedly crash the system causing a prolonged Denial of Service (DoS). EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Receipt of a specific link-local IPv6 packet destined to the RE may cause the system to crash and restart (vmcore). By continuously sending a specially crafted IPv6 packet, an attacker can repeatedly crash the system causing a prolonged Denial of Service (DoS). This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R6-S2, 16.1R7; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S10; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R3. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS version 15.1 and prior versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper	Junos	16.1
Juniper	Junos	16.2
Juniper	Junos	17.1

References

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10966Vendor Advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10966Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0067?

How severe is CVE-2019-0067?

CVE-2019-0067 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0067?

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