PT-2018-1754 · Juniper Networks · Junos

Published 2018-10-10 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2018-0053

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Juniper Networks Junos OS versions prior to 15.1X49-D30 on vSRX.

Description An authentication bypass issue in the initial boot sequence of Juniper Networks Junos OS on vSRX Series may allow an attacker to gain full control of the system without authentication when the system is initially booted up. The vulnerability is related to weaknesses in the authentication procedure during system startup.

Recommendations For versions prior to 15.1X49-D30, update to version 15.1X49-D30 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the system during the initial boot sequence to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

BDU:2018-01354

CVE-2018-0053

Affected Products

Junos

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-0053 · Vendor Advisory
• https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10887 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0053 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2018-01354 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1041854 · Note