CVE-2017-10602

Junos OS: buffer overflow vulnerability in Junos CLI

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Junos OS CLI may allow a local authenticated user with read only privileges and access to Junos CLI, to execute code with root privileges. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D46 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D130 on QFabric System; 14.2 versions prior to 14.2R4-S9, 14.2R6; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1F5, 15.1R3; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D40 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D47 on NFX150, NFX250; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D65 on QFX10000 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D233 on QFX5110, QFX5200.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 14.1X53-D46, 14.1X53-D130*, 14.2R4-S9, 14.2R6, 15.1F5, 15.1R3, 15.1X49-D40, 15.1X53-D47, 15.1X53-D65, 15.1X53-D233 16.1R1, and all subsequent releases. *Pending Publication This issue is being tracked as PR 1149652 and is visible on the Customer Support website.

Workaround:

  • Use access lists or firewall filters to limit access to the router's CLI only from trusted hosts. Restrict access to the CLI to only highly trusted administrators.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10602?
CVE-2017-10602 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-10602?
To fix CVE-2017-10602: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 14.1X53-D46, 14.1X53-D130*, 14.2R4-S9, 14.2R6, 15.1F5, 15.1R3, 15.1X49-D40, 15.1X53-D47, 15.1X53-D65, 15.1X53-D233 16.1R1, and all subsequent releases. *Pending Publication This issue is being tracked as PR 1149652 and is visible on the Customer Support website.
Is CVE-2017-10602 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-10602 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-10602?
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