PT-2016-4682 · Juniper Networks · Junos

Published 2016-08-05 · Updated 2016-08-12 · CVE-2016-1278

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Juniper Junos OS versions prior to 12.1X46-D50 on SRX Series devices

Description The issue allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the use of the request system software command with the partition option after a failed upgrade to 12.1X46, causing the system to revert to "safe mode" authentication and allowing root CLI logins without a password.

Recommendations For versions prior to 12.1X46-D50, update to version 12.1X46-D50 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-1278

Affected Products

Junos

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1278 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-1278 · Vendor Advisory
• http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10753 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1036307 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/91757 · Note