VDB-98303 · CVE-2016-4931 · BID 93540

Juniper Junos Space up to 15.2 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Juniper Junos Space up to 15.2. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-4931. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Juniper Junos Space up to 15.2 (Router Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

XML entity injection in Junos Space before 15.2R2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

The bug was discovered 03/20/2017. The weakness was presented 03/20/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.juniper.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-4931 since 05/18/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 15.2R2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93540†). See VDB-98298, VDB-98299, VDB-98300 and VDB-98301 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 11205
OpenVAS Name: Junos Space Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Junos Space 15.2R2

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05/18/2016 🔍
10/12/2016 +147 days 🔍
03/20/2017 +159 days 🔍
03/20/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/20/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/21/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/10/2020 +1269 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: juniper.net

Advisory: kb.juniper.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4931 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4931
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98303
SecurityFocus: 93540 - Juniper Junos Space Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-4931 - Junos - Space - XML Entity Injection Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2017 07:49
Updated: 09/10/2020 11:38
Changes: 03/21/2017 07:49 (64), 09/10/2020 11:38 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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