CVE-2020-1621

Junos OS Evolved: Configd leaks hashes via stream and is world readable

Description

A local, authenticated user with shell can obtain the hashed values of login passwords via configd traces. This issue affects all versions of Junos OS Evolved prior to 19.3R1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 19.3R1-EVO and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no viable workarounds for this issue.

Categories

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11003 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1621?
CVE-2020-1621 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1621?
To fix CVE-2020-1621: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 19.3R1-EVO and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2020-1621 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-1621 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-2020-1621?
CVE-2020-1621 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
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