PT-2022-6706 · Juniper Networks · Junos Evolved
Published
2022-04-13
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Updated
2022-04-21
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CVE-2022-22195
CVSS v2.0
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved versions prior to 20.4R3-S1-EVO
Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved version 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-EVO
Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved version 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-EVO
Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved version 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R2-EVO
Description
The issue is related to an Improper Update of Reference Count vulnerability in the kernel of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to trigger a counter overflow, eventually causing a Denial of Service (DoS).
Recommendations
For versions prior to 20.4R3-S1-EVO, update to 20.4R3-S1-EVO or later.
For version 21.1, update to 21.1R3-EVO or later.
For version 21.2, update to 21.2R3-EVO or later.
For version 21.3, update to 21.3R2-EVO or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting network access to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Junos Evolved