Insecure Default Variable Initialization in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved

Published: 2023-04-14

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 Subscribe	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

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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: 20.4 - 22.2R1-S1-EVO

External links

http://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.