What is CVE-2020-1640?

CVE-2020-1640 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos Os, classified under CWE-1173. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-07-17.

How severe is CVE-2020-1640?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos Os

CVE-2020-1640

An improper use of a validation framework when processing incoming genuine BGP packets within Juniper Networks RPD (routing protocols process) daemon allows an attacker to crash RPD thereby causing a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This…

EPSS: 0.004 (63.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Juniper Networks Junos Os — versions 16.1R7-S6, 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S6, 17.4R2-S7, 17.4R3

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1173

References

kb.juniper.net/JSA11024 (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1640?: CVE-2020-1640 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos Os, classified under CWE-1173. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-07-17.
How severe is CVE-2020-1640?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.