CVE-2021-0205
Junos OS: MX Series: Dynamic filter fails to match IPv6 prefix
Reported by juniper · Published January 15, 2021
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;
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Junos OS | Juniper Networks | 20.2R2, 20.1R2, 19.4R3, 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3-S1, 19.2R3-S1, 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S3, 18.4R3-S6, 18.3R3-S4, 18.2R3-S6, 18.1R3-S11, 17.4R3-S3, 17.3R3-S10 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Junos OS | 17.3, 17.4, 18.1 |
| Juniper Networks | Junos OS | 17.3, 17.4, 18.1 |
Timeline
- Jan 14, 2021 CVE Published
- Apr 14, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Sep 16, 2024 CVE Updated
- Jun 1, 2026 Security Advisory
- Aug 28, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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