CVE-2016-1278

Description

Juniper Junos OS before 12.1X46-D50 on SRX Series devices reverts to "safe mode" authentication and allows root CLI logins without a password after a failed upgrade to 12.1X46, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging use of the "request system software" command with the "partition" option.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10753 mitigation vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036307 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91757 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1278?
CVE-2016-1278 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1278?
To fix CVE-2016-1278, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-1278 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-1278 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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