#VU47668 Insufficient Session Expiration in Junos OS Evolved


Published: 2020-10-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47668

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1666

CWE-ID: CWE-613

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Junos OS Evolved: 18.4R1-EVO


External links
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA11063&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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