CVE-2017-2349

SRX Series: Command injection vulnerability in SRX IDP feature.

Description

A command injection vulnerability in the IDP feature of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX series devices potentially allows a user with login access to the device to execute shell commands and elevate privileges. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 12.1X44 prior to 12.1X44-D60; 12.1X46 prior to 12.1X46-D50; 12.1X47 prior to 12.1X47-D30, 12.1X47-D35; 12.3X48 prior to 12.3X48-D20, 12.3X48-D30; 15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D20, 15.1X49-D30.

Remediation

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

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.10% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038898 vdb entry third party advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10801 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2349?
CVE-2017-2349 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2349?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2017-2349: 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.
Is CVE-2017-2349 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2349 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2349?
CVE-2017-2349 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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