Incorrect default permissions in Junos OS - CVE-2022-22251
Published: October 17, 2022 / Updated: October 27, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68368
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22251
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the container filesystem combined with storing passwords in a recoverable format on cSRX Series devices. A local user with access to the system can retrieve credentials and compromise the affected device.
Affected software
Junos OS
How to mitigate CVE-2022-22251
Install updates from vendor's website.
Junos OS - update to 21.2R1