Vulnerability identifier: #VU16986
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 the API key and the device key are logged in a file readable by authenticated local users. A local attacker can obtain these keys to perform critical operations on the WebUI interface.
Mitigation
Update to version 5.0.3.
Vulnerable software versions
Juniper ATP: All versions
External links
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10918&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST
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.