#VU142 J-Web information leak in Juniper Junos in Juniper Junos OS - CVE-2016-1279

Vulnerability identifier: #VU142

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1279

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Juniper Junos OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due information disclosure in J-Web interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can gain administrative privileges or perform certain administrative actions on the device.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper Junos OS: before

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External links
https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2016-07-Security-Bulletin-Junos-J-Web-Privilege-Escalation-due-to-information-leak-CVE-2016-1279

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.