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Hackers Deploy Backdoors on Juniper Routers

March 13, 2025
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In mid-2024, researchers at Mandiant identified a targeted campaign by the China-linked cyber espionage group UNC3886, which deployed custom backdoors on end-of-life Juniper Networks MX routers running Junos OS. These routers, often lacking up-to-date security measures, were vulnerable to exploitation. UNC3886 used advanced tactics, including the manipulation of the system’s logging functions, to maintain stealth while injecting backdoors such as TinyShell-based implants into the network devices. These implants included tools for both active and passive access, allowing attackers to maintain long-term persistence without detection.

The group, known for its use of zero-day vulnerabilities in Fortinet, Ivanti, and VMware products, has historically focused on defense, technology, and telecommunications sectors in the United States and Asia. This recent operation shows an evolution of their tactics, with UNC3886 now targeting internal network infrastructure like Internet Service Provider (ISP) routers. Mandiant found that the attackers leveraged compromised credentials to gain privileged access, bypassing Junos OS’s Verified Exec (veriexec) security mechanisms, which typically prevent the execution of untrusted code. By injecting malicious payloads into trusted processes, the group managed to evade security controls.

Mandiant’s analysis revealed six distinct TinyShell-based backdoors, each tailored to Junos OS and capable of performing specific functions, such as file uploads, remote shell access, and denial of service. These backdoors were designed to blend into the system, mimicking legitimate binaries to avoid detection. The attackers also employed various techniques to tamper with forensic logs and ensure that their actions remained concealed. This sophisticated approach demonstrates UNC3886’s deep knowledge of Junos OS internals and its ability to evade traditional detection mechanisms.

To mitigate these attacks, Juniper Networks has advised organizations to update their devices to the latest firmware, which includes fixes for the vulnerabilities that allowed the breach. The company has also provided updated signatures for its Malware Removal Tool to help organizations detect and remove any infections. Additionally, Mandiant has released Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Yara rules to assist defenders in identifying signs of compromise. Despite these efforts, the attack underscores the growing trend of cyber espionage groups exploiting network infrastructure vulnerabilities for long-term, undetected access.

Reference:
  • Chinese Hackers Deploy Custom TinyShell Backdoors on Juniper Networks Routers
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