Vulnerability identifier: #VU16982

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0021

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Juniper ATP
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a local low-privileged attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to secret passphrase CLI inputs, such as "set mcm", are logged to /var/log/syslog in clear text. A local attacker can view these secret information.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.0.4.

Vulnerable software versions

Juniper ATP: All versions

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External links
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10918&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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