Junos OS: EX2300, EX3400 Series: Veriexec signature checking not enforced in specific versions of Junos OS
Published Oct 9, 2019
7.8
HIGHCVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.18%
Description
Veriexec is a kernel-based file integrity subsystem in Junos OS that ensures only authorized binaries are able to be executed. Due to a flaw in specific versions of Junos OS, affecting specific EX Series platforms, the Veriexec subsystem will fail to initialize, in essence disabling file integrity checking. This may allow a locally authenticated user with shell access to install untrusted executable images, and elevate privileges to gain full control of the system. During the installation of an affected version of Junos OS are installed, the following messages will be logged to the console: Initializing Verified Exec: /sbin/veriexec: Undefined symbol "__aeabi_uidiv" /sbin/veriexec: Undefined symbol "__aeabi_uidiv" /sbin/veriexec: Undefined symbol "__aeabi_uidiv" veriexec: /.mount/packages/db/os-kernel-prd-arm-32-20190221.70c2600_builder_stable_11/boot/brcm-hr3.dtb: Authentication error veriexec: /.mount/packages/db/os-kernel-prd-arm-32-20190221.70c2600_builder_stable_11/boot/contents.izo: Authentication error ... This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 18.1R3-S4 on EX2300, EX2300-C and EX3400; 18.3R1-S3 on EX2300, EX2300-C and EX3400.
Affected products
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- Version 18.1R3-S4StatusaffectedConstraints-
- Version 18.3R1-S3StatusaffectedConstraints-
- Version
Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).
| Vendor | Product | Default status | Versions | |||||||||
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| Juniper Networks | Junos OS | n/a |
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No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
Vendor solution
The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 18.1R3-S5, 18.3R1-S4, and all subsequent releases.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
2021–2026- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
Percentile over time
- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
Table of values (11 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 0.18% (0.00185) | 7.31th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.18% (0.00185) | 8.38th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 0.04% (0.00044) | 12.95th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| May 25, 2024 | 0.04% (0.00044) | 12.27th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.04% (0.00044) | 10.26th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 0.89% (0.00885) | 27.89th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 1.40% (0.01404) | 49.02th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 2.74% (0.02742) | 63.06th | v1 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | 2.74% (0.02742) | 62.72th | v1 |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 0.62% (0.00624) | 46.35th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 0.62% (0.00624) | 0.00th | v1 |
References (2)
- https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10978 x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
- https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/veriexec.html x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10978 | x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory | |
| https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/veriexec.html | x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory |
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