Incorrect default permissions in Junos OS Evolved and Juniper Junos OS



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-21615
CWE-ID CWE-276
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Junos OS Evolved
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Juniper Junos OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Juniper Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU88446

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21615

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions error. A local authenticated user can access confidential information on the system.

On all Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved platforms, when NETCONF traceoptions are configured, and a super-user performs specific actions via NETCONF, then a low-privileged user can access sensitive information compromising the confidentiality of the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 21.2-EVO - 23.2R1-S1-EVO

Juniper Junos OS: 21.2R1-S1 - 23.4R1-S1

CPE2.3 External links

https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-04-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-and-Junos-OS-Evolved-A-low-privileged-user-can-access-confidential-information-CVE-2024-21615


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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