CVE-2022-22226: Junos OS: EX4300-MP, EX4600, QFX5000 Series: In VxLAN scenarios specific packets processed cause a memory leak leading to a PFE crash
In VxLAN scenarios on EX4300-MP, EX4600, QFX5000 Series devices an Uncontrolled Memory Allocation vulnerability in the Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE) of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated adjacently located attacker sending specific packets to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by crashing one or more PFE's when they are received and processed by the device. Upon automatic restart of the PFE, continued processing of these packets will cause the memory leak to reappear. Depending on the volume of packets received the attacker may be able to create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS on EX4300-MP, EX4600, QFX5000 Series: 17.1 version 17.1R1 and later versions prior to 17.3R3-S12; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S13, 17.4R3-S5; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S13; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S8; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S8, 18.4R2-S6, 18.4R3-S6; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S4; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S7, 19.2R3-S1; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S1; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R1-S4, 19.4R2-S4, 19.4R3-S1; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2-S3, 20.2R3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R2. This issue does not affect Junos OS versions prior to 17.1R1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22226?
CVE-2022-22226 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22226?
To mitigate CVE-2022-22226, it is recommended to upgrade the Junos OS to the latest patched version as specified by Juniper.
What devices are affected by CVE-2022-22226?
CVE-2022-22226 affects Juniper Networks devices including the EX4300-MP, EX4600, and QFX5000 Series running specific versions of Junos OS.
Can CVE-2022-22226 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-22226 requires an unauthenticated attacker to be adjacent to the vulnerable device in order to exploit it.
What impact does CVE-2022-22226 have on network availability?
Exploit of CVE-2022-22226 can cause a Denial of Service (DoS), impacting the availability of affected devices.