Due to the risk described in TSB103739 [juniper.net] for Junos software version 22.4R3-S9.3, the VMHost images for the affected platforms have been removed from our software download site. The new 22.4R3-S9.4 with the fix was posted on 2026-02-27 for most platforms. Images for PTX platforms will be posted at a later time. The additional fix is being tracked via PR1924890
There is a risk of encountering TSB103739 [juniper.net] when upgrading or downgrading to 22.4R3-S8 or 22.4R3-S9. If you recently upgraded to these images, you need to verify that the fix described in TSB103739 [juniper.net] is persistent.
This issue does not apply to you if you are installing Junos OS from a USB flash drive by rebooting and reformatting the system drive.
Without the fix, after March 5, 2026, TLS connections to the vmhost will stop working - resulting in devices failing to boot.
If you recently upgraded routers to 22.4R3-S8 or 22.4R3-S9, you need to read TSB103739 [juniper.net] and verify if the fix is persistent.
If the fix is not there, use the instructions in the TSB103739 [juniper.net] to apply the fix to affected routers.
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The "/etc/pki/libvirt/servercert.pem" certificate's validity for 22.4R3-S8 and 22.4R3-S9 will expire on March 5th, 2026.
Validity
Not Before: Mar 5 18:57:37 2025 GMT
Not After : Mar 5 18:57:37 2026 GMT
If you recently upgraded a device to 22.4R3-S8, or 22.4R3-S9, you need to read TSB103739 [juniper.net] to verify if the fix is persistent.
2026-02-27 Update to include the release of 22.4R3-S9.4 - replacing 22.4R3-S9.3
First publication 2026-02-12