CVE-2014-6451: High severity junos os evolved vulnerability
Published Oct 16, 2015
·Updated
J-Web in Juniper vSRX virtual firewalls with Junos OS before 15.1X49-D20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system reboot) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Juniper JUNOS<=15.1x49
Juniper vSRX
Event History
Oct 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6451?
CVE-2014-6451 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service by rebooting the system.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-6451?
To fix CVE-2014-6451, upgrade to Junos OS version 15.1X49-D20 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-6451?
CVE-2014-6451 affects Juniper vSRX virtual firewalls running Junos OS versions prior to 15.1X49-D20.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-6451 involve?
CVE-2014-6451 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service, leading to a system reboot.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-6451?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2014-6451, and upgrading the system is recommended for mitigation.