CVE-2019-0058

Junos OS: SRX Series: A weakness in the Veriexec subsystem may allow privilege escalation.

Description

A vulnerability in the Veriexec subsystem of Juniper Networks Junos OS allowing an attacker to fully compromise the host system. A local authenticated user can elevate privileges to gain full control of the system even if they are specifically denied access to perform certain actions. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D80 on SRX Series.

Remediation

Solution:

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 12.3X48-D80 and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

To reduce the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, customers should limit access to the Junos shell to only trusted administrators and limit their actions to previously reviewed and agreed-upon commands and command arguments as part of a structured change management workflow. Shell commands which are run should be logged and reviewed as part of standard security practices.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory juniper.net

Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS

References

Link	Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10956	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0058?: CVE-2019-0058 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0058?: To fix CVE-2019-0058: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 12.3X48-D80 and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2019-0058 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-0058 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-2019-0058?: CVE-2019-0058 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.

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