CVE-2021-0205

CVE-2021-0205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Description

When the "Intrusion Detection Service" (IDS) feature is configured on Juniper Networks MX series with a dynamic firewall filter using IPv6 source or destination prefix, it may incorrectly match the prefix as /32, causing the filter to block unexpected traffic. This issue affects only IPv6 prefixes when used as source and destination. This issue affects MX Series devices using MS-MPC, MS-MIC or MS-SPC3 service cards with IDS service configured. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S10 on MX Series; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S3 on MX Series; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S11 on MX Series; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S6 on MX Series; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4 on MX Series; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S6 on MX Series; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S3 on MX Series; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S1 on MX Series; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3-S1 on MX Series; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3 on MX Series; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2 on MX Series; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2 on MX Series;

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0205?
When the "Intrusion Detection Service" (IDS) feature is configured on Juniper Networks MX series with a dynamic firewall filter using IPv6 source or destination prefix, it may incorrectly match the prefix as /32, causing the filter to block unexpected traffic. This issue affects only IPv6 prefixes when used as source and destination. This issue affects MX Series devices using MS-MPC, MS-MIC or MS-SPC3 service cards with IDS service configured. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S10 on MX Series; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S3 on MX Series; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S11 on MX Series; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S6 on MX Series; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4 on MX Series; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S6 on MX Series; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S3 on MX Series; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S1 on MX Series; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3-S1 on MX Series; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3 on MX Series; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2 on MX Series; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2 on MX Series;
How severe is CVE-2021-0205?
CVE-2021-0205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2021-0205 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0205?
CVE-2021-0205 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 144 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0205?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-0205 published?
CVE-2021-0205 was published on 2021-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (144)

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