#VU21695 Improper Authorization in Juniper Junos OS - CVE-2019-0057

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21695

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0057

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Juniper Junos OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks. A local user can bypass regular security controls to access the Junos Device Manager (JDM) application and take control of the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper Junos OS: 18.2R1-S3 - 18.2

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External links
https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10955&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.