Security restrictions bypass in multiple Junos OS user interfaces

1) Unchecked return value to null pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU82254

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44182

CWE-ID: N/A

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to unchecked return value error in the user interfaces. A remote authenticated user can read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability affects multiple user interfaces, such as CLI, the XML API, the XML Management Protocol, the NETCONF Management Protocol, the gNMI interfaces, and the J-Web User.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 21.4R1-EVO - 22.3R1-S1-EVO

Juniper Junos OS: 20.4 - 22.3R1-S1

External links

http://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2023-10-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-and-Junos-OS-Evolved-An-Unchecked-Return-Value-in-multiple-users-interfaces-affects-confidentiality-and-integrity-of-device-operations-CVE-2023-44182

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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