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Junos OS: EX2300, EX3400 Series: Veriexec signature checking not enforced in specific versions of Junos OS

Published Oct 9, 2019

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.

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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.

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner juniper
Published Oct 9, 2019
Updated Sep 16, 2024
Reserved Oct 11, 2018
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a