CVE-2022-22159

HIGH

Juniper Junos OS DoS via NETISR Network Queue

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11267

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0054
EPSS Percentile 67.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (7)
juniper/junos 17.3 r3-s10 (3 CPE variants)
juniper/junos 17.4 r3-s3 (2 CPE variants)
juniper/junos 18.1 r3-s11 (2 CPE variants)
juniper/junos 18.2 r3-s6 (3 CPE variants)
juniper/junos 18.3 r3-s4
juniper/junos 18.4 r3-s5 (4 CPE variants)
juniper/junos 19.1 r3-s3 (4 CPE variants)
Published Jan 19, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026