7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1268: Input Validation

First published: Fri Apr 15 2016(Updated: )

The administrative web services interface in Juniper ScreenOS before 6.3.0r21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted SSL packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetScreen ScreenOS=6.3.0-r19

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1268?

    CVE-2016-1268 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to remotely reboot affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1268?

    To fix CVE-2016-1268, upgrade your Juniper ScreenOS to version 6.3.0r21 or later.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-1268?

    CVE-2016-1268 allows for a denial of service (DoS) attack via crafted SSL packets.

  • Which versions of Juniper ScreenOS are affected by CVE-2016-1268?

    CVE-2016-1268 affects Juniper ScreenOS versions before 6.3.0r21, including 6.3.0r19.

  • Is there any workaround available for CVE-2016-1268?

    There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2016-1268; the only way to mitigate the vulnerability is to upgrade to the patched version.

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