Vulnerability identifier: #VU21699
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Juniper Junos OS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure management daemon (MGD) configuration. A local authenticated user can gain administrative privileges due to a misconfiguration of the internal socket.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Juniper Junos OS: 15.1X49-D10 - 15.1X53, 16.1R - 16.1, 16.2R1-S1 - 16.2, 17.1R1 - 17.1, 17.2R1-S1 - 17.2, 17.3R1-S1 - 17.3, 17.4R1-S1 - 17.4R1, 18.1R1 - 18.1, 18.2R1-S3 - 18.2R1, 18.3R1-S1 - 18.3R1, 18.4R1-S1 - 18.4R1
External links
https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10960&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST
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.
