CVE-2022-22202: Junos OS: PTX Series: FPCs may restart unexpectedly upon receipt of specific MPLS packets with certain multi-unit interface configurations
An Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerability on specific PTX Series devices, including the PTX1000, PTX3000 (NextGen), PTX5000, PTX10002-60C, PTX10008, and PTX10016 Series, in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated MPLS-based attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by triggering the dcpfe process to crash and FPC to restart. On affected PTX Series devices, processing specific MPLS packets received on an interface with multiple units configured may cause FPC to restart unexpectedly. Continued receipt and processing of this packet will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue only affects PTX Series devices utilizing specific FPCs found on PTX1000, PTX3000 (NextGen), PTX5000, PTX10002-60C, PTX10008, and PTX10016 Series devices, only if multiple units are configured on the ingress interface, and at least one unit has 'family mpls' not configured. See the configuration sample below for more information. No other platforms are affected by this vulnerability. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS on PTX Series: All versions prior to 19.1R3-S9; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S6; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S6; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S8; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R3-S4; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S5; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3-S4; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S4; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S2; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S1; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R2; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22202?
CVE-2022-22202 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability, allowing an unauthenticated MPLS-based attacker to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22202?
To mitigate CVE-2022-22202, upgrade your Junos OS to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-22202?
CVE-2022-22202 affects specific Juniper PTX Series devices including PTX1000, PTX3000, PTX5000, PTX10002-60C, PTX10008, and PTX10016.
What types of attacks can CVE-2022-22202 facilitate?
CVE-2022-22202 can facilitate denial of service (DoS) attacks on affected devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-22202?
Currently, the best course of action for CVE-2022-22202 is to apply the available software updates as there are no known effective workarounds.