CVE-2013-3497: Medium severity juniper networks junos space vulnerability

Published May 8, 2013
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Updated

Juniper Junos Space before 12.3P2.8, as used on the JA1500 appliance and in other contexts, includes a cleartext password in a configuration tab, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain the password by reading the workstation screen.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Juniper Junos Space<=12.3
Juniper Junos Space=1.0
Juniper Junos Space=1.1
Juniper Junos Space=1.2
Juniper Junos Space=1.3
Juniper Junos Space=1.4
Juniper Junos Space=2.0
Juniper Junos Space=11.1
Juniper Junos Space=11.2
Juniper Junos Space=11.3
Juniper Junos Space=11.4
Juniper Junos Space=12.1
Juniper Junos Space=12.2
Juniper Junos Space Virtual Appliance
Juniper Junos Space Ja1500 Appliance

Event History

May 8, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3497?

CVE-2013-3497 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3497?

To mitigate CVE-2013-3497, upgrade Junos Space to version 12.3P2.8 or later to eliminate cleartext password exposure.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-3497?

CVE-2013-3497 affects Juniper Networks Junos Space versions 1.0 through 12.3 and the Junos Space JA1500 appliance.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-3497 facilitate?

CVE-2013-3497 facilitates physical access attacks where an attacker can read cleartext passwords from the screen.

5

Is CVE-2013-3497 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2013-3497 is a local vulnerability, requiring physical access to the workstation display to exploit.

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