Insecure Default Variable Initialization in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-28978
CWE-ID CWE-453
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Junos OS Evolved
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Juniper Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Insecure Default Variable Initialization

EUVDB-ID: #VU75130

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28978

CWE-ID: CWE-453 - Insecure Default Variable Initialization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure default initialization of resource. A remote attacker can read certain confidential information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R1-EVO - 22.2-EVO

CPE2.3 External links

https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2023-04-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-Evolved-Read-access-to-some-confidential-user-information-is-possible-CVE-2023-28978


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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