Missing origin validation in websockets in Junos OS Evolved - CVE-2023-44189

 

Missing origin validation in websockets in Junos OS Evolved - CVE-2023-44189

Published: October 17, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82110
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44189
CWE-ID:
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to origin validation error in MAC address validation. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass MAC address checking and gain unauthorized access to network resources.


Affected software

Junos OS Evolved

How to mitigate CVE-2023-44189

Install updates from vendor's website for PTX10003 series devices.

Junos OS Evolved - addressed in versions 21.4R3-S4-EVO, 22.1R3-S3-EVO, 22.3R2-S2-EVO, 22.3R3-S1-EVO, 22.4R2-S1-EVO, 22.4R3-EVO, 23.2R2-EVO, 23.3R1-EVO

External References

Related Security Bulletins