#VU98412 Improper access control in Junos OS Evolved - CVE-2024-47495


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98412

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47495

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Junos OS Evolved
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user with shell access can gain full control of the device when Dual Routing Engines (REs) are in use.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 21.2R1-EVO, 21.2R1-S1-EVO, 21.2R1-S2-EVO, 21.2R2-EVO, 21.2R2-S1-EVO, 21.2R2-S2-EVO, 21.2R3-EVO, 21.2R3-S1-EVO, 21.2R3-S2-EVO, 21.2R3-S3-EVO, 21.2R3-S4-EVO, 21.2R3-S5-EVO, 21.2R3-S6-EVO, 21.2R3-S7-EVO, 21.2-EVO, 21.4R1-EVO, 21.4R1-S1-EVO, 21.4R1-S2-EVO, 21.4R2-EVO, 21.4R2-S1-EVO, 21.4R2-S2-EVO, 21.4R3-EVO, 21.4R3-S1-EVO, 21.4R3-S2-EVO, 21.4R3-S3-EVO, 21.4R3-S4-EVO, 21.4R3-S5-EVO, 21.4R3-S6-EVO, 21.4R3-S7-EVO, 22.2R1-EVO, 22.2R1-S1-EVO, 22.2R2-EVO, 22.2R2-S1-EVO, 22.2R2-S2-EVO, 22.2R3-EVO, 22.2R3-S1-EVO, 22.2R3-S2-EVO, 22.2R3-S3-EVO, 22.2-EVO, 22.3R1-EVO, 22.3R1-S1-EVO, 22.3R1-S2-EVO, 22.3R2-EVO, 22.3R2-S1-EVO, 22.3R2-S2-EVO, 22.3R3-EVO, 22.3R3-S1-EVO, 22.3R3-S2-EVO, 22.3R3-S3-EVO, 22.4R1-EVO, 22.4R1-S1-EVO, 22.4R1-S2-EVO, 22.4R2-EVO, 22.4R2-S1-EVO, 22.4R2-S2-EVO, 22.4R3-EVO, 22.4R3-S1-EVO, 22.4R3-S2-EVO, 23.2R1-EVO, 23.2R1-S1-EVO, 23.2R1-S2-EVO, 23.2R2-EVO, 23.4R2-EVO


External links
https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-10-Security-Bulletin-Junos-OS-Evolved-In-a-dual-RE-scenario-a-locally-authenticated-attacker-with-shell-privileges-can-take-over-the-device-CVE-2024-47495


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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