CVE-2017-2302

CVE-2017-2302 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

On Juniper Networks products or platforms running Junos OS 12.1X46 prior to 12.1X46-D55, 12.1X47 prior to 12.1X47-D45, 12.3R13 prior to 12.3R13, 12.3X48 prior to 12.3X48-D35, 13.3 prior to 13.3R10, 14.1 prior to 14.1R8, 14.1X53 prior to 14.1X53-D40, 14.1X55 prior to 14.1X55-D35, 14.2 prior to 14.2R6, 15.1 prior to 15.1F2 or 15.1R1, 15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D20 where the BGP add-path feature is enabled with 'send' option or with both 'send' and 'receive' options, a network based attacker can cause the Junos OS rpd daemon to crash and restart. Repeated crashes of the rpd daemon can result in an extended denial of service condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2302?
On Juniper Networks products or platforms running Junos OS 12.1X46 prior to 12.1X46-D55, 12.1X47 prior to 12.1X47-D45, 12.3R13 prior to 12.3R13, 12.3X48 prior to 12.3X48-D35, 13.3 prior to 13.3R10, 14.1 prior to 14.1R8, 14.1X53 prior to 14.1X53-D40, 14.1X55 prior to 14.1X55-D35, 14.2 prior to 14.2R6, 15.1 prior to 15.1F2 or 15.1R1, 15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D20 where the BGP add-path feature is enabled with 'send' option or with both 'send' and 'receive' options, a network based attacker can cause the Junos OS rpd daemon to crash and restart. Repeated crashes of the rpd daemon can result in an extended denial of service condition.
How severe is CVE-2017-2302?
CVE-2017-2302 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2302 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2302?
CVE-2017-2302 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 71 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2302?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-2302 published?
CVE-2017-2302 was published on 2017-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (71)

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