CVE-2022-22160: Junos OS: MX Series: The bbe-smgd process crashes if an unsupported configuration exists and a PPPoE client sends a specific message
An Unchecked Error Condition vulnerability in the subscriber management daemon (smgd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to cause a crash of and thereby a Denial of Service (DoS). In a subscriber management / broadband edge environment if a single session group configuration contains dual-stack and a pp0 interface, smgd will crash and restart every time a PPPoE client sends a specific message. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series: 16.1 version 16.1R1 and later versions prior to 18.4R3-S10; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2-S3, 19.1R3-S7; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S8, 19.2R3-S4; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S4; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S5; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R3-S3; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3-S2; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R2. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS versions prior to 16.1R1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22160?
CVE-2022-22160 is rated as critical due to its potential for causing a Denial of Service (DoS).
How do I fix CVE-2022-22160?
To mitigate CVE-2022-22160, it is recommended to upgrade to the fixed versions of Junos OS provided by Juniper Networks.
What versions of Junos OS are affected by CVE-2022-22160?
CVE-2022-22160 affects multiple versions of Junos OS, specifically versions starting from 16.1 up to 19.4 before the patches were released.
Who can exploit the vulnerability CVE-2022-22160?
CVE-2022-22160 can be exploited by unauthenticated adjacent attackers who have access to the network, allowing them to crash the subscriber management daemon.
What impact does CVE-2022-22160 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2022-22160 is a Denial of Service, leading to potential service disruptions of the affected systems.