CVE-2021-0205: When the "Intrusion Detection Service" (IDS) feature is configured on Juniper Networks MX series with a dynamic firewall filter using IPv6 source or d...

Description

When the "Intrusion Detection Service" (IDS) feature is configured on Juniper Networks MX series with a dynamic firewall filter using IPv6 source or destination prefix, it may incorrectly match the prefix as /32, causing the filter to block unexpected traffic. This issue affects only IPv6 prefixes when used as source and destination. This issue affects MX Series devices using MS-MPC, MS-MIC or MS-SPC3 service cards with IDS service configured. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S10 on MX Series; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S3 on MX Series; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S11 on MX Series; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S6 on MX Series; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4 on MX Series; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S6 on MX Series; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S3 on MX Series; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S1 on MX Series; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3-S1 on MX Series; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3 on MX Series; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2 on MX Series; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2 on MX Series;

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Juniper	Junos	17.3	—
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	—
Juniper	Junos	19.3	—
Juniper	Junos	19.4	R1
Juniper	Junos	20.1	R1
Juniper	Junos	20.2	R1

References

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11095Vendor Advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11095Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0205?

When the "Intrusion Detection Service" (IDS) feature is configured on Juniper Networks MX series with a dynamic firewall filter using IPv6 source or destination prefix, it may incorrectly match the prefix as /32, causing the filter to block unexpected traffic. This issue affects only IPv6 prefixes when used as source and destination. This issue affects MX Series devices using MS-MPC, MS-MIC or MS-SPC3 service cards with IDS service configured. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S10 on MX Series; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S3 on MX Series; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S11 on MX Series; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S6 on MX Series; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4 on MX Series; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S6 on MX Series; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S3 on MX Series; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S1 on MX Series; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3-S1 on MX Series; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3 on MX Series; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2 on MX Series; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2 on MX Series;

How severe is CVE-2021-0205?

CVE-2021-0205 has a CVSS score of 5.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0205?

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.