CVE-2022-22159

Junos OS: An attacker sending crafted packets can cause a traffic and CPU Denial of Service (DoS).

Description

A vulnerability in the NETISR network queue functionality of Juniper Networks Junos OS kernel allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending crafted genuine packets to a device. During an attack, the routing protocol daemon (rpd) CPU may reach 100% utilization, yet FPC CPUs forwarding traffic will operate normally. This attack occurs when the attackers' packets are sent over an IPv4 unicast routing equal-cost multi-path (ECMP) unilist selection. Continued receipt and processing of these packets will create a sustained Denial of Service (DoS) condition. An indicator of compromise may be to monitor NETISR drops in the network with the assistance of JTAC. Please contact JTAC for technical support for further guidance. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 17.3 version 17.3R3-S9 and later versions prior to 17.3R3-S12; 17.4 version 17.4R3-S3 and later versions prior to 17.4R3-S5; 18.1 version 18.1R3-S11 and later versions prior to 18.1R3-S13; 18.2 version 18.2R3-S6 and later versions; 18.3 version 18.3R3-S4 and later versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 18.4 version 18.4R3-S5 and later versions prior to 18.4R3-S9; 19.1 version 19.1R3-S3 and later versions prior to 19.1R3-S7. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS versions prior to 17.3R3-S9. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 17.3R3-S12, 17.4R3-S5, 18.1R3-S13, 18.3R3-S5, 18.4R3-S9, 19.1R3-S7, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no available workarounds for this issue.
7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.54%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11267 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22159?
CVE-2022-22159 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22159?
To fix CVE-2022-22159: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 17.3R3-S12, 17.4R3-S5, 18.1R3-S13, 18.3R3-S5, 18.4R3-S9, 19.1R3-S7, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2022-22159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22159 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22159?
CVE-2022-22159 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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