CVE-2020-1682: An input validation vulnerability exists in Juniper Networks Junos OS, allowing an attacker to crash the srxpfe process, causing a Denial of Service (...

Description

An input validation vulnerability exists in Juniper Networks Junos OS, allowing an attacker to crash the srxpfe process, causing a Denial of Service (DoS) through the use of specific maintenance commands. The srxpfe process restarts automatically, but continuous execution of the commands could lead to an extended Denial of Service condition. This issue only affects the SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, NFX150, NFX250, and vSRX-based platforms. No other products or platforms are affected by this vulnerability. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D220 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S3 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S11 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S5 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R2-S4, 18.3R3-S3 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S5, 18.4R3-S4 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S2 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S5, 19.2R3 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250. This issue does not affect Junos OS 19.3 or any subsequent version.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper	Junos	15.1x49
Juniper	Junos	17.4
Juniper	Junos	18.1
Juniper	Junos	18.2
Juniper	Junos	18.3
Juniper	Junos	18.4
Juniper	Junos	19.1
Juniper	Junos	19.2

References

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11079Vendor Advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11079Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1682?

An input validation vulnerability exists in Juniper Networks Junos OS, allowing an attacker to crash the srxpfe process, causing a Denial of Service (DoS) through the use of specific maintenance commands. The srxpfe process restarts automatically, but continuous execution of the commands could lead to an extended Denial of Service condition. This issue only affects the SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, NFX150, NFX250, and vSRX-based platforms. No other products or platforms are affected by this vulnerability. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D220 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S3 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S11 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S5 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R2-S4, 18.3R3-S3 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S5, 18.4R3-S4 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S2 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S5, 19.2R3 on SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, vSRX, NFX150, NFX250. This issue does not affect Junos OS 19.3 or any subsequent version.

How severe is CVE-2020-1682?

CVE-2020-1682 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1682?

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.