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CVE-2021-0271

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 0.40%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-04-22 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2021-0271
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
0.40%

Original NVD Description

A Double Free vulnerability in the software forwarding interface daemon (sfid) process of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an adjacently-connected attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending a crafted ARP packet to the device. Continued receipt and processing of the crafted ARP packets will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX2200-C Series, EX3200 Series, EX3300 Series, EX4200 Series, EX4500 Series, EX4550 Series, EX6210 Series, EX8208 Series, EX8216 Series. 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S17; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S8. This issue only affects the listed Marvell-chipset based EX Series devices. No other products or platforms are affected.