Vulnerability identifier: #VU16985

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0029

CWE-ID: CWE-259

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 gain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to Juniper ATP uses DES and a hardcoded salt for password hashing. A local attacker can to access the Splunk server and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.0.3.

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.