Juniper Junos OS Evolved insecure default initialization of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Juniper Junos OS Evolved. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in insecure default initialization of resource. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-28978. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Juniper Junos OS Evolved (Router Operating System) (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1188. The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the administrator, but the default is not secure. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An Insecure Default Initialization of Resource vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated, network based attacker to read certain confidential information. In the default configuration it is possible to read confidential information about locally configured (administrative) users of the affected system. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.4R3-S7-EVO on pending commit???; 21.1-EVO versions prior to 21.1R3-S4-EVO on awaiting build; 21.4-EVO versions prior to 21.4R3-S1-EVO; 22.2-EVO versions prior to 22.2R3-EVO; 21.2-EVO versions prior to 21.2R3-S5-EVO on pending commit???; 21.3-EVO version 21.3R1-EVO and later versions; 22.1-EVO version 22.1R1-EVO and later versions; 22.2-EVO versions prior to 22.2R2-S1-EVO.

The weakness was shared 04/18/2023 as JSA70603. The advisory is shared for download at supportportal.juniper.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-28978 since 03/29/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-32596). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Router Operating System

Vendor

Juniper

Name

Junos OS Evolved

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.juniper.net/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insecure default initialization of resource
CWE: CWE-1188
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/29/2023 🔍
04/18/2023 +20 days 🔍
04/18/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/08/2025 +964 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: juniper.net

Advisory: JSA70603
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-226224
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2023 10:33
Updated: 12/08/2025 00:41
Changes: 04/18/2023 10:33 (48), 12/08/2025 00:41 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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