Incorrect default permissions in Juniper Junos OS - CVE-2022-22251

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Incorrect default permissions in Juniper Junos OS - CVE-2022-22251

Published: October 17, 2022 / Updated: October 27, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU68368
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22251
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Juniper Junos OS
Software vendor:
Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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