cve-2023-28978
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2023-04-17 00:00
Modified
2024-08-02 13:51
Severity ?
EPSS score ?
Summary
Junos OS Evolved: Read access to some confidential user information is possible
References
| ▼ | URL | Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|
| sirt@juniper.net | https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA70603 | Vendor Advisory |
Impacted products
| ▼ | Vendor | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks | Junos OS Evolved |
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