CVE-2018-0012

Junos Space: Local privilege escalation vulnerability in Junos Space

Description

Junos Space is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that may allow a local authenticated attacker to gain root privileges.

Remediation

Solution:

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos Space 17.2R1 and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

Use access lists or firewall filters to limit access to the device only from trusted hosts and administrators.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory juniper.net

Affected: Juniper Networks Junos Space

References

Link	Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10838	issue tracking vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040189	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0012?: CVE-2018-0012 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0012?: To fix CVE-2018-0012: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos Space 17.2R1 and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2018-0012 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0012 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-2018-0012?: CVE-2018-0012 affects Juniper Networks Junos Space.

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