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CVE-2017-2342: SRX Series: MACsec failure to report errors

MACsec feature on Juniper Networks Junos OS 15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D100 on SRX300 series does not report errors when a secure link can not be established. It falls back to an unencrypted link. This can happen when MACsec is configured on ports that are not capable of MACsec or when a secure link can not be established. This can mislead customers into believing that a link is secure. On SRX 300 series devices, prior to 15.1X49-D100, MACsec was only supported on control and fabric ports of SRX340 and SRX345 devices. SRX300 and and SRX320 did not have any MACsec capable ports. Configuring MACsec on ports that were not MACsec capable would have resulted in this issue. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D100 on SRX300 series.

HighCVSS 8.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Some Juniper SRX300 series firewalls could appear to have MACsec link encryption enabled while actually falling back to an unencrypted link. The business risk is misplaced trust: sensitive traffic may traverse a local link without the expected confidentiality or integrity protection. Exposure is limited to organizations using affected Junos OS on SRX300 series and relying on MACsec. SRX300 and SRX320 had no MACsec-capable ports, while SRX340 and SRX345 support was limited to control and fabric ports. Treat this as high priority where SRX300 series devices protect sensitive internal links with MACsec. It is not described as remote code execution, but it can undermine encryption assurance and expose confidential traffic on adjacent network segments. Mitigation focus: Review Juniper JSA10790 for official fixed-release guidance.; Upgrade affected SRX300 series systems to 15.1X49-D100 or a vendor-supported fixed release.; Verify MACsec is configured only on MACsec-capable SRX340/SRX345 control or fabric ports..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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2Source links

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.1CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N2.85.2Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.1High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-2342Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Juniper NetworksJunos OS15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D100Listed
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