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CVE-2024-39546

7.3 · HIGH

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Socket Intercept (SI) command file interface of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an authenticated, low-privilege local attacker to modify certai…

Published Jul 11, 2024CWE-862EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2024-39546 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 11, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Socket Intercept (SI) command file interface of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an authenticated, low-privilege local attacker to modify certain files, allowing the attacker to cause any command to execute with root privileges leading to privilege escalation ultimately compromising the system. 

This issue affects Junos OS Evolved: 

* All versions prior to 21.2R3-S8-EVO, 

* 21.4 versions prior to  21.4R3-S6-EVO, 

* 22.1 versions prior to 22.1R3-S5-EVO, 

* 22.2 versions prior to 22.2R3-S3-EVO, 

* 22.3 versions prior to 22.3R3-S3-EVO, 

* 22.4 versions prior to 22.4R3-EVO, 

* 23.2 versions prior to 23.2R2-EVO.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsupportportal.juniper.net/JSA83008Refsupportportal.juniper.net/JSA83008

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39546?

CVE-2024-39546 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 11, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-39546?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-39546?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-39546?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-39546 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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