CVE-2019-0070

Junos OS: NFX Series: An Improper Input Validation weakness allows a malicious local attacker to elevate their permissions.

Description

An Improper Input Validation weakness allows a malicious local attacker to elevate their permissions to take control of other portions of the NFX platform they should not be able to access, and execute commands outside their authorized scope of control. This leads to the attacker being able to take control of the entire system. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS versions prior to 18.2R1 on NFX Series.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 18.2R1 and all subsequent releases on NFX Series.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10977 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0070?
CVE-2019-0070 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0070?
To fix CVE-2019-0070: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 18.2R1 and all subsequent releases on NFX Series.
Is CVE-2019-0070 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-0070 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-2019-0070?
CVE-2019-0070 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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