#VU47668 Insufficient Session Expiration in Junos OS Evolved - CVE-2020-1666

 

#VU47668 Insufficient Session Expiration in Junos OS Evolved - CVE-2020-1666

Published: October 15, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47668
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1666
CWE-ID: CWE-613
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Junos OS Evolved
Software vendor:
Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the system console configuration option "log-out-on-disconnect" fails to log out an active CLI session when the console cable is disconnected. An attacker with physical access can resume a previous interactive session and possibly gain administrative privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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