SB2022041365 - Improper update of reference count in Junos OS Evolved



SB2022041365 - Improper update of reference count in Junos OS Evolved

Published: April 13, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022041365
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper update of reference count (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22195)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper update of reference count error in the kernel. A remote non-authenticated attacker can trigger a counter overflow, eventually causing a Denial of Service (DoS).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.