CVE-2022-22215

Public Exploit
Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: /var/run/.env files are potentially not deleted during termination of a gRPC connection causing inode exhaustion

Description

A Missing Release of File Descriptor or Handle after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in plugable authentication module (PAM) of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a locally authenticated attacker with low privileges to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). It is possible that after the termination of a gRPC connection the respective/var/run/<pid>.env file is not getting deleted which if occurring repeatedly can cause inode exhaustion. Inode exhaustion can present itself in two different ways: 1. The following log message can be observed: host kernel: pid <pid> (<process>), uid <uid> inumber <number> on /.mount/var: out of inodes which by itself is a clear indication. 2. The following log message can be observed: host <process>[<pid>]: ... : No space left on device which is not deterministic and just a representation of a write error which could have several reasons. So the following check needs to be done: user@host> show system storage no-forwarding Filesystem Size Used Avail Capacity Mounted on /dev/ada1p1 475M 300M 137M 69% /.mount/var which indicates that the write error is not actually due to a lack of disk space. If either 1. or 2. has been confirmed, then the output of: user@host> file list /var/run/*.env | count need to be checked and if it indicates a high (>10000) number of files the system has been affected by this issue. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS All versions prior to 19.1R3-S8; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R3-S6; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S5; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R2-S6, 19.4R3-S7; 20.1 version 20.1R1 and later versions; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S5; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3-S4; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R2. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved All versions prior to 20.4R3-EVO; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S1-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R1-S1-EVO, 21.2R2-EVO.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 19.1R3-S8, 19.2R3-S6, 19.3R3-S5, 19.4R2-S6, 19.4R3-S7, 20.2R3-S5, 20.3R3-S4, 20.4R3, 21.1R3, 21.2R2, 21.3R1, and all subsequent releases; Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R3-EVO, 21.1R3-S1-EVO, 21.2R1-S1-EVO, 21.2R2-EVO, 21.3R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no viable workarounds for this issue. To reduce the risk of exploitation use access lists or firewall filters to the device only from trusted, administrative networks or hosts.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
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/JSA69719 vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22215?
CVE-2022-22215 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22215?
To fix CVE-2022-22215: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 19.1R3-S8, 19.2R3-S6, 19.3R3-S5, 19.4R2-S6, 19.4R3-S7, 20.2R3-S5, 20.3R3-S4, 20.4R3, 21.1R3, 21.2R2, 21.3R1, and all subsequent releases; Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R3-EVO, 21.1R3-S1-EVO, 21.2R1-S1-EVO, 21.2R2-EVO, 21.3R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2022-22215 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-22215 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22215?
CVE-2022-22215 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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