CVE-2021-0245

Junos OS: Junos Fusion: Hard-coded credentials on satellite devices allows a locally authenticated attacker to elevate their privileges.

Description

A Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS on Junos Fusion satellite devices allows an attacker who is local to the device to elevate their privileges and take control of the device. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS Junos Fusion Satellite Devices. 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R7-S7; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R2-S12, 17.1R3-S2; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R3-S4; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S8; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S10; 17.4 version 17.4R3 and later versions; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S10; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R2-S7, 18.2R3-S3; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R1-S7, 18.3R2-S4, 18.3R3-S2; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R1-S6, 18.4R2-S4, 18.4R3-S1; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S5, 19.1R2-S1, 19.1R3; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S4, 19.2R2; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R1-S1, 19.4R2; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R1-S1, 20.1R2. This issue does not affected Junos OS releases prior to 16.1R1 or all 19.2R3 and 19.4R3 release versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 16.1R7-S7, 17.1R2-S12, 17.1R3-S2, 17.2R3-S4, 17.3R3-S8, 17.4R2-S10, 18.1R3-S10, 18.2R2-S7, 18.2R3-S3, 18.3R1-S7, 18.3R2-S4, 18.3R3-S2, 18.4R1-S6, 18.4R2-S4, 18.4R3-S1, 19.1R1-S5, 19.1R2-S1, 19.1R3, 19.2R1-S4, 19.2R2, 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3, 19.4R1-S1, 19.4R2, 20.1R1-S1, 20.1R2, 20.2R1, and all subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no viable workarounds for this issue. To reduce the risk of exploitation of this issue, use access lists or firewall filters to limit access to only trusted administrative networks, hosts and users.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks Junos OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11138 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0245?
CVE-2021-0245 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0245?
To fix CVE-2021-0245: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 16.1R7-S7, 17.1R2-S12, 17.1R3-S2, 17.2R3-S4, 17.3R3-S8, 17.4R2-S10, 18.1R3-S10, 18.2R2-S7, 18.2R3-S3, 18.3R1-S7, 18.3R2-S4, 18.3R3-S2, 18.4R1-S6, 18.4R2-S4, 18.4R3-S1, 19.1R1-S5, 19.1R2-S1, 19.1R3, 19.2R1-S4, 19.2R2, 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3, 19.4R1-S1, 19.4R2, 20.1R1-S1, 20.1R2, 20.2R1, and all subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2021-0245 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-0245 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-2021-0245?
CVE-2021-0245 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS.
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