High Threat Security Alert (A24-10-01): Vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved

Description:

Juniper Networks has published security advisory to address a vulnerability in Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved. For detailed information about the vulnerability, please refer to the corresponding security advisory at vendor's website.

Reports indicated that the vulnerability (CVE-2024-3596) in Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved is at a high risk of exploitation. System administrators are advised to take immediate action to patch your affected systems to mitigate the elevated risk of cyber attacks.

Affected Systems:

• Juniper Networks Junos OS
• Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved

For detailed information of the affected systems, please refer to the corresponding security advisory at vendor's website.

Impact:

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation or spoofing on an affected system.

Recommendation:

Patches for affected systems are available. System administrators of affected systems should follow the recommendations provided by the vendor and take immediate actions to mitigate the risk.

More Information:

• https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-09-30-Out-of-Cycle-Security-Advisory-Multiple-Products-RADIUS-protocol-susceptible-to-forgery-attacks-Blast-RADIUS-CVE-2024-3596
• https://www.hkcert.org/security-bulletin/juniper-products-multiple-vulnerabilities_20241002
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-3596