CVE-2021-0271

A Double Free vulnerability in the software forwarding interface daemon (sfid) process of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an adjacently-connected attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending a crafted ARP packet to the device. Continued receipt and processing of the crafted ARP packets will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX2200-C Series, EX3200 Series, EX3300 Series, EX4200 Series, EX4500 Series, EX4550 Series, EX6210 Series, EX8208 Series, EX8216 Series. 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S17; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S8. This issue only affects the listed Marvell-chipset based EX Series devices. No other products or platforms are affected.

• CWE-415
• CWE-415

• https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11162Vendor Advisory
• https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11162Vendor Advisory

Published

Apr 22, 2021

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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