VDB-125191 · CVE-2018-0044 · BID 105565

Juniper Junos up to 18.1R3 on NFX JDM improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Juniper Junos up to 18.1R3 on NFX and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component JDM. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-0044. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Juniper Junos up to 18.1R3 on NFX (Router Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component JDM. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An insecure SSHD configuration in Juniper Device Manager (JDM) and host OS on Juniper NFX Series devices may allow remote unauthenticated access if any of the passwords on the system are empty. The affected SSHD configuration has the PermitEmptyPasswords option set to "yes". Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R4 on NFX Series.

The bug was discovered 10/10/2018. The weakness was released 10/10/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.juniper.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-0044 since 11/15/2017. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 43625 (Juniper Junos Insecure sshd configuration Vulnerability(JSA10878)).

Upgrading to version 18.1R4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105565†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-125192, VDB-125190 and VDB-125195. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Router Operating System

Vendor

Juniper

Name

Junos

Version

18.1R3

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.juniper.net/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Junos 18.1R4

Timelineinfo

11/15/2017 🔍
10/10/2018 +328 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: juniper.net

Advisory: kb.juniper.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-0044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-0044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125191
SecurityFocus: 105565 - Juniper Device Manager CVE-2018-0044 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/11/2018 11:08
Updated: 06/04/2020 10:37
Changes: 10/11/2018 11:08 (65), 06/04/2020 10:37 (4)
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