CVE-2018-0001

Junos: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution through J-Web interface

Description

A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to execute code by exploiting a use-after-free defect found in older versions of PHP through injection of crafted data via specific PHP URLs within the context of the J-Web process. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D67; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S5; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D35; 14.1 versions prior to 14.1R8-S5, 14.1R9; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D44, 14.1X53-D50; 14.2 versions prior to 14.2R7-S7, 14.2R8; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R3; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D30; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D70.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 12.1X46-D67, 12.3R12-S8*, 12.3X48-D55, 14.1R8-S5, 14.1R9, 14.1X53-D44, 14.1X53-D50, 14.2R7-S7, 14.2R8, 15.1F5-S8, 15.1F6-S8, 15.1R5-S6, 15.1R7, 15.1X49-D100, 15.1X53-D70, 16.1R4-S6, 16.1R5, 16.2R2-S2, 16.2R3, 17.1R2-S5*, 17.1R3*, 17.2R2, 17.3R1, and all subsequent releases. *Pending release NOTE: While Junos OS 12.3R12-S5, 12.3X48-D35, 15.1F2+, 15.1R3, 15.1X49-D30, and all subsequent releases are not vulnerable, this issue has been proactively resolved.

Workaround:

  • Disable J-Web, or limit access to only trusted hosts.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.90% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040180 vdb entry third party advisory
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10828 patch vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103092 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0001?
CVE-2018-0001 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0001?
To fix CVE-2018-0001: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 12.1X46-D67, 12.3R12-S8*, 12.3X48-D55, 14.1R8-S5, 14.1R9, 14.1X53-D44, 14.1X53-D50, 14.2R7-S7, 14.2R8, 15.1F5-S8, 15.1F6-S8, 15.1R5-S6, 15.1R7, 15.1X49-D100, 15.1X53-D70, 16.1R4-S6, 16.1R5, 16.2R2-S2, 16.2R3, 17.1R2-S5*, 17.1R3*, 17.2R2, 17.3R1, and all subsequent releases. *Pending release NOTE: While Junos OS 12.3R12-S5, 12.3X48-D35, 15.1F2+, 15.1R3, 15.1X49-D30, and all subsequent releases are not vulnerable, this issue has been proactively resolved.
Is CVE-2018-0001 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0001 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0001?
CVE-2018-0001 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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