Juniper Junos contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered due to a specially crafted IPv6 packet, and will result in a memory leak in the kernel and a loss of availability for the platform.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version JUNOS 8.5R1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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