CVE-2023-44194
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CVE-2023-44194 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated attacker with local access to the device to create a backdoor with root privileges. The issue is caused by improper directory permissions on a certain system directory, allowing an attacker with access to this directory to create a backdoor with root privileges. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S5; * 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S4; * 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; * 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S3; * 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S1. . EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated attacker with local access to the device to create a backdoor with root privileges. The issue is caused by improper directory permissions on a certain system directory, allowing an attacker with access to this directory to create a backdoor with root privileges. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S5; * 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S4; * 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; * 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S3; * 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper | Junos | < 20.4 |
| Juniper | Junos | 20.4 |
| Juniper | Junos | 21.1 |
| Juniper | Junos | 21.2 |
| Juniper | Junos | 21.3 |
| Juniper | Junos | 21.4 |
References
- https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA73158Vendor Advisory
- https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA73158Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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