VDB-125200 · CVE-2018-0053 · Qualys 43618

Juniper Junos up to 15.1X49 on vSRX Boot Sequence improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Juniper Junos up to 15.1X49 on vSRX. This impacts an unknown function of the component Boot Sequence. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-0053. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Juniper Junos up to 15.1X49 on vSRX (Router Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Boot Sequence. 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. CVE summarizes:

An authentication bypass vulnerability 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. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D30 on vSRX.

The bug was discovered 10/10/2018. The weakness was published 10/10/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kb.juniper.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-0053 since 11/15/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 43618 (Juniper JUNOS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (JSA10887)).

Upgrading to version 15.1X49-D30 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-125204, VDB-125203, VDB-125202 and VDB-125201. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Junos 15.1X49-D30

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11/15/2017 🔍
10/10/2018 +328 days 🔍
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10/11/2018 +1 days 🔍
05/25/2023 +1687 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: juniper.net

Advisory: kb.juniper.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-0053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-0053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125200
SecurityTracker: 1041854

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/11/2018 11:30
Updated: 05/25/2023 06:18
Changes: 10/11/2018 11:30 (62), 06/04/2020 09:57 (2), 05/25/2023 06:06 (4), 05/25/2023 06:18 (12)
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