CVE-2023-28960: Junos OS Evolved: Docker repository is world-writeable, allowing low-privileged local user to inject files into Docker containers

Published Apr 17, 2023
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Updated

An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows a local, authenticated low-privileged attacker to copy potentially malicious files into an existing Docker container on the local system. A follow-on administrator could then inadvertently start the Docker container leading to the malicious files being executed as root. This issue only affects systems with Docker configured and enabled, which is not enabled by default. Systems without Docker started are not vulnerable to this issue. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R3-S5-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-EVO; 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-EVO; 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R2-EVO. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved versions prior to 19.2R1-EVO.

Affected Software

30 affected components
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r1-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r2-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r2-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r2-s3
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r3
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r3-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r3-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r3-s3
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=20.4-r3-s4
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.2-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.2-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.2-r1-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.2-r2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.2-r2-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.2-r2-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r2-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.3-r2-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.4
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.4-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.4-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=21.4-r1-s2

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS Evolved 20.4R3-S5-EVO, 21.2R3-EVO, 21.3R3-EVO, 21.4R2-EVO, 22.1R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Event History

Apr 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-28960.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-28960?

The severity level of CVE-2023-28960 is high.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-28960?

The affected software for CVE-2023-28960 is Juniper Junos Os Evolved, versions 20.4 and later.

4

How does CVE-2023-28960 work?

CVE-2023-28960 allows a local, authenticated low-privileged attacker to copy potentially malicious files into an existing Docker container on the local system.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-28960?

Yes, Juniper Networks has released a fix for CVE-2023-28960. Please refer to the official Juniper Networks support portal for the fix.

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