Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU75117

Improper Authorization in Junos OS Evolved - CVE-2023-28973

Published: April 14, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75117

CSH Severity: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28973

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Junos OS Evolved

Software vendor:
Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in the "sysmanctl" shell command. A local user can gain access to some administrative actions.

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