CVE-2023-22402: Junos OS Evolved: The kernel might restart in a BGP scenario where "bgp auto-discovery" is enabled and such a neighbor flaps

Published Jan 12, 2023
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Updated

A Use After Free vulnerability in the kernel of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). In a Non Stop Routing (NSR) scenario, an unexpected kernel restart might be observed if "bgp auto-discovery" is enabled and if there is a BGP neighbor flap of auto-discovery sessions for any reason. This is a race condition which is outside of an attackers direct control and it depends on system internal timing whether this issue occurs. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-EVO; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R2-EVO; 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R2-EVO; 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R1-S1-EVO, 22.2R2-EVO.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r2-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r2-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.4
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.4-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.4-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.4-r1-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=22.1-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=22.1-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=22.1-r1-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=22.2-r1

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 21.3R3-EVO, 21.4R2-EVO, 22.1R2-EVO, 22.2R1-S1-EVO, 22.2R2-EVO, 22.3R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Event History

Jan 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-22402.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22402?

The severity of CVE-2023-22402 is medium with a severity value of 5.9.

3

How does CVE-2023-22402 affect Juniper Junos OS Evolved?

CVE-2023-22402 allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) in Juniper Junos OS Evolved.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-22402?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2023-22402. Please refer to the Juniper Networks advisory for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22402?

More information about CVE-2023-22402 can be found in the Juniper Networks knowledge base article: https://kb.juniper.net/JSA70198

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