CVE-2023-28960

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

Description

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • 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.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28960?
CVE-2023-28960 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28960?
To fix CVE-2023-28960: 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.
Is CVE-2023-28960 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28960 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28960?
CVE-2023-28960 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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