CVE-2020-1615

Junos OS: vMX: Default credentials supplied in vMX configuration

Description

The factory configuration for vMX installations, as shipped, includes default credentials for the root account. Without proper modification of these default credentials by the administrator, an attacker could exploit these credentials and access the vMX instance without authorization. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R2-S11, 17.1R3-S2 on vMX; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R3-S3 on vMX; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S7 on vMX; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3 on vMX; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S9 on vMX; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R2-S7, 18.2R3-S3 on vMX; 18.2X75 versions prior to 18.2X75-D420, 18.2X75-D60 on vMX; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R1-S7, 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3-S1 on vMX; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S5, 18.4R2-S3, 18.4R3 on vMX; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S4, 19.1R2, 19.1R3 on vMX; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S3, 19.2R2 on vMX; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R1-S1, 19.3R2 on vMX.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 17.1R2-S11, 17.1R3-S2, 17.2R3-S3, 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S7, 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3, 18.1R3-S9, 18.2R2-S7, 18.2R3-S3, 18.2X75-D420, 18.2X75-D60, 18.3R1-S7, 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3-S1, 18.4R1-S5, 18.4R2-S3, 18.4R3, 19.1R1-S4, 19.1R2, 19.1R3, 19.2R1-S3, 19.2R2, 19.3R1-S1, 19.3R2, 19.4R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • Security best practices recommend that the root password be configured on any newly installed vMX instance prior to deployment.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10998 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1615?
CVE-2020-1615 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1615?
To fix CVE-2020-1615: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 17.1R2-S11, 17.1R3-S2, 17.2R3-S3, 17.3R2-S5, 17.3R3-S7, 17.4R2-S9, 17.4R3, 18.1R3-S9, 18.2R2-S7, 18.2R3-S3, 18.2X75-D420, 18.2X75-D60, 18.3R1-S7, 18.3R2-S3, 18.3R3-S1, 18.4R1-S5, 18.4R2-S3, 18.4R3, 19.1R1-S4, 19.1R2, 19.1R3, 19.2R1-S3, 19.2R2, 19.3R1-S1, 19.3R2, 19.4R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2020-1615 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-1615 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-2020-1615?
CVE-2020-1615 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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