CVE-2022-22238

Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: The rpd process will crash when a malformed incoming RESV message is processed

Description

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in the routing protocol daemon (rpd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). When an incoming RESV message corresponding to a protected LSP is malformed it causes an incorrect internal state resulting in an rpd core. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS All 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-S2; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3-S2; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S1; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R1-S2, 21.2R3; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R2. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved All versions prior to 20.2R3-S3-EVO; 20.3-EVO version 20.3R1-EVO and later versions; 20.4-EVO versions prior to 20.4R3-S1-EVO; 21.1-EVO version 21.1R1-EVO and later versions; 21.2-EVO version 21.2R1-EVO and later versions; 21.3-EVO versions prior to 21.3R2-EVO.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 19.4R3-S8, 20.1R3-S2, 20.2R3-S3, 20.3R3-S2, 20.4R3-S1, 21.1R3, 21.2R1-S2, 21.2R3, 21.3R2, 21.4R1, and all subsequent releases. Junos OS Evolved: 20.2R3-S3-EVO, 20.4R3-S1-EVO, 21.3R2-EVO, 21.4R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no viable workarounds for this issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
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/JSA69894 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22238?
CVE-2022-22238 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22238?
To fix CVE-2022-22238: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 19.4R3-S8, 20.1R3-S2, 20.2R3-S3, 20.3R3-S2, 20.4R3-S1, 21.1R3, 21.2R1-S2, 21.2R3, 21.3R2, 21.4R1, and all subsequent releases. Junos OS Evolved: 20.2R3-S3-EVO, 20.4R3-S1-EVO, 21.3R2-EVO, 21.4R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2022-22238 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22238 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-22238?
CVE-2022-22238 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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