CVE-2019-0073

Junos OS: PKI key pairs are exported with insecure file permissions

Description

The PKI keys exported using the command "run request security pki key-pair export" on Junos OS may have insecure file permissions. This may allow another user on the Junos OS device with shell access to read them. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D180; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S7; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S8, 17.4R3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S8; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R2; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 15.1X49-D180, 17.3R3-S7*, 17.4R2-S8, 17.4R3*, 18.1R3-S8*, 18.2R3, 18.3R2, 18.4R2, 19.1R1, and all subsequent releases. *pending release.

Workaround:

  • Do not use directories readable by other users (such as /tmp) while exporting PKI keys. Limit access to the Junos OS device to only trusted administrators.

Categories

6.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
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/JSA10974 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0073?
CVE-2019-0073 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0073?
To fix CVE-2019-0073: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 15.1X49-D180, 17.3R3-S7*, 17.4R2-S8, 17.4R3*, 18.1R3-S8*, 18.2R3, 18.3R2, 18.4R2, 19.1R1, and all subsequent releases. *pending release.
Is CVE-2019-0073 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-0073 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-2019-0073?
CVE-2019-0073 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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