#VU82303 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Junos OS Evolved and Juniper Junos OS - CVE-2023-44201

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82303

Vulnerability 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-2023-44201

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Junos OS Evolved
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Juniper Junos OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in a specific file. A local user can read configuration changes without having the permissions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R1-EVO - 20.4, 21.1-EVO - 21.1, 21.2-EVO - 21.2R3-S1-EVO, 21.4R1-EVO - 21.4R2-S1-EVO, 22.1-EVO

Juniper Junos OS: 20.4R1-S1 - 20.4, 21.1R1-S1 - 21.1, 21.2R1-S1 - 21.2R3, 21.3R1-S1 - 21.3R2, 21.4R1-S1 - 21.4R2

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External links
https://supprtportal.juniper.net/JSA73167

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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.