CVE-2024-39522 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved commands allows a local, authenticated attacker with low privileges to escalate their privileges to 'root' leading to a full compromise of the system. The Junos OS Evolved CLI doesn't properly handle command options in some cases, allowing users which execute specific CLI commands with a crafted set of parameters to escalate their privileges to root on shell level. This issue affects Junos OS Evolved: * 22.3-EVO versions before 22.3R2-EVO, * 22.4-EVO versions before 22.4R1-S1-EVO, 22.4R2-EVO.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Juniper	Junos Os Evolved	22.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA82975Vendor Advisory
https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA82975Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-39522?

CVE-2024-39522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved commands allows a local, authenticated attacker with low privileges to escalate their privileges to 'r...

How severe is CVE-2024-39522?

CVE-2024-39522 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-39522?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Juniper Junos Os Evolved.