Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved update for IPython



Published: 2024-01-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-21699
CWE-ID CWE-269
Exploitation vector Local
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 low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Privilege Management

EUVDB-ID: #VU60245

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21699

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management when handling cross user temporary files. A local user can execute arbitrary code with privileges of another user.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 20.4R1-EVO - 23.2R1-S2-EVO

External links

http://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-01-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-Evolved-IPython-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-CVE-2022-21699


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.



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