CVE-2023-28972 is an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS on NFX Series devices. It allows an attacker with physical console access to bypass security controls and change the root password, even when the console is configured as "insecure." This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8 (Medium), indicating a physical attack vector with low complexity, but high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
19.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:19.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:19.2:r1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:19.2:r1-s1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:19.2:r1-s2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:19.2:r1-s3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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