How severe is CVE-2018-0017?

CVE-2018-0017 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-2018-0017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0017?

CVE-2018-0017 affects Juniper Junos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0017?

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-2018-0017 published?

CVE-2018-0017 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0017

CVE-2018-0017 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Juniper Junos
Published: 2018-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Network Address Translation - Protocol Translation (NAT-PT) feature of Junos OS on SRX series devices may allow a certain valid IPv6 packet to crash the flowd daemon. Repeated crashes of the flowd daemon can result in an extended denial of service condition for the SRX device. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D72; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D55; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D90.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0017?: A vulnerability in the Network Address Translation - Protocol Translation (NAT-PT) feature of Junos OS on SRX series devices may allow a certain valid IPv6 packet to crash the flowd daemon. Repeated crashes of the flowd daemon can result in an extended denial of service condition for the SRX device. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D72; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D55; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D90.
How severe is CVE-2018-0017?: CVE-2018-0017 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-2018-0017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0017?: CVE-2018-0017 affects Juniper Junos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0017?: 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-2018-0017 published?: CVE-2018-0017 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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