7.8
CWE
911
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-22195: Junos OS Evolved: Specific packets reaching the RE lead to a counter overflow and eventually a crash

First published: Wed Apr 13 2022(Updated: )

An Improper Update of Reference Count vulnerability in the kernel of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to trigger a counter overflow, eventually causing a Denial of Service (DoS). This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.4R3-S1-EVO; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-EVO; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R2-EVO. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Juniper JUNOS<20.4
Juniper JUNOS=20.4-r1
Juniper JUNOS=20.4-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=20.4-r1-s2
Juniper JUNOS=20.4-r2
Juniper JUNOS=20.4-r2-s1
Juniper JUNOS=20.4-r2-s2
Juniper JUNOS=20.4-r2-s3
Juniper JUNOS=20.4-r3
Juniper JUNOS=21.1-r1
Juniper JUNOS=21.1-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=21.1-r2
Juniper JUNOS=21.2-r1
Juniper JUNOS=21.2-r1-s1
Juniper JUNOS=21.2-r2
Juniper JUNOS=21.3-r1
Juniper JUNOS=21.3-r1-s1

Remedy

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 20.4R3-S1-EVO, 21.1R3-EVO, 21.2R3-EVO, 21.3R2-EVO, 21.4R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-22195?

    CVE-2022-22195 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for Denial of Service (DoS) caused by a reference count overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-22195?

    To fix CVE-2022-22195, upgrade your Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved to the latest version beyond the affected versions listed.

  • What versions of Junos OS Evolved are affected by CVE-2022-22195?

    CVE-2022-22195 affects multiple versions of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved, specifically those up to version 20.4 and several 21.x versions.

  • Can CVE-2022-22195 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-22195 can be exploited by unauthenticated, network-based attackers, making it particularly concerning.

  • What impact does CVE-2022-22195 have on system availability?

    Exploitation of CVE-2022-22195 can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS), causing system unavailability.

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