CVE-2015-7751: Medium severity junos os evolved vulnerability
Juniper Junos OS before 12.1X44-D50, 12.1X46 before 12.1X46-D35, 12.1X47 before 12.1X47-D25, 12.3 before 12.3R9, 12.3X48 before 12.3X48-D15, 13.2 before 13.2R7, 13.2X51 before 13.2X51-D35, 13.3 before 13.3R6, 14.1 before 14.1R5, 14.1X50 before 14.1X50-D105, 14.1X51 before 14.1X51-D70, 14.1X53 before 14.1X53-D25, 14.1X55 before 14.1X55-D20, 14.2 before 14.2R1, 15.1 before 15.1F2 or 15.1R1, and 15.1X49 before 15.1X49-D10 does not require a password for the root user when pam.conf is "corrupted," which allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7751?
CVE-2015-7751 has a high severity rating, indicating it poses a significant risk to affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7751?
To fix CVE-2015-7751, upgrade your Junos OS to one of the patched versions listed in the official advisories.
Which Junos OS versions are affected by CVE-2015-7751?
CVE-2015-7751 affects Junos OS versions before 12.1X44-D50, 12.1X46-D35, 12.1X47-D25, and others up to 15.1.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2015-7751?
The risks associated with CVE-2015-7751 include potential unauthorized access to network devices and data breaches.
Was CVE-2015-7751 exploited in the wild?
There is no public record confirming active exploitation of CVE-2015-7751 in the wild, but the vulnerability's high severity warrants immediate attention.