Juniper Junos 12.1x46 on SRX Request System Software Command improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Juniper Junos 12.1x46 on SRX. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Request System Software Command. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-1278. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability has been found in Juniper Junos 12.1x46 on SRX (Router Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Request System Software Command. 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 weakness was presented 07/13/2016 as JSA10753 / 1118748 / 1153914 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kb.juniper.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-1278 since 12/30/2015. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92521 (Juniper Junos SRX Series Upgrade Handling Local Root Authentication Bypass (JSA10753)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Junos Local Security Checks and running in the context c. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 43504 (Juniper SRX Series Device Unauthenticated Root Access Vulnerability (JSA10753)).

Upgrading to version 12.1X46-D50 eliminates this vulnerability. It is possible to mitigate the problem by applying the configuration setting Disable partition. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (92521), SecurityFocus (BID 91757†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1036307†). See VDB-89247, VDB-89246, VDB-89245 and VDB-89244 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 92521
Nessus Name: Juniper Junos SRX Series Upgrade Handling Local Root Authentication Bypass (JSA10753)
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OpenVAS ID: 11730
OpenVAS Name: Junos SRX Series: Possible Unauthenticated Root Login Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Junos 12.1X46-D50
Config: Disable partition

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Vendor: juniper.net

Advisory: JSA10753 / 1118748 / 1153914
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-1278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-89248
SecurityFocus: 91757 - Juniper Junos CVE-2016-1278 Local Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1036307

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Created: 07/14/2016 19:18
Updated: 10/15/2024 22:32
Changes: 07/14/2016 19:18 (72), 02/25/2019 14:21 (12), 09/02/2022 18:50 (4), 10/15/2024 22:32 (16)
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