CVE-2020-1647: Junos OS: SRX Series: Double free vulnerability can lead to DoS or remote code execution due to the processing of a specific HTTP message when ICAP redirect service is enabled

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 2.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2020-07-17 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-415

Description

On Juniper Networks SRX Series with ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) redirect service enabled, a double free vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) or Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to processing of a specific HTTP message. Continued processing of this specific HTTP message may result in an extended Denial of Service (DoS). The offending HTTP message that causes this issue may originate both from the HTTP server or the client. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series: 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S9; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S3; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R2-S4, 18.3R3-S1; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S5, 18.4R3; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S2, 19.2R2; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS prior to 18.1R1.

Affected products

Juniper Junos OS: 18.1, 18.1-r1, 18.1-r2, 18.1-r2-s1, 18.1-r2-s2, 18.1-r2-s4 (+58)

References

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