CVE-2019-0044

CVE-2019-0044 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-404.

Key facts

Description

Receipt of a specific packet on the out-of-band management interface fxp0 may cause the system to crash and restart (vmcore). By continuously sending a specially crafted packet to the fxp0 interface, an attacker can repetitively crash the rpd process causing prolonged Denial of Service (DoS). Affected releases are Juniper Networks SRX5000 Series: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D82; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D80; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D160.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0044?
Receipt of a specific packet on the out-of-band management interface fxp0 may cause the system to crash and restart (vmcore). By continuously sending a specially crafted packet to the fxp0 interface, an attacker can repetitively crash the rpd process causing prolonged Denial of Service (DoS). Affected releases are Juniper Networks SRX5000 Series: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D82; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D80; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D160.
How severe is CVE-2019-0044?
CVE-2019-0044 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-2019-0044 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0044?
CVE-2019-0044 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 53 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0044?
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-2019-0044 published?
CVE-2019-0044 was published on 2019-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (53)

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