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CVE-2018-0012: Junos Space: Local privilege escalation vulnerability in Junos Space

First published: Wed Jan 10 2018(Updated: )

Junos Space is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that may allow a local authenticated attacker to gain root privileges.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Juniper Networks Junos Space<=17.2

Remedy

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos Space 17.2R1 and all subsequent releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-0012?

    CVE-2018-0012 is classified as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-0012?

    To fix CVE-2018-0012, upgrade to a version of Junos Space that is higher than 17.2.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-0012?

    CVE-2018-0012 affects local authenticated users of Junos Space versions up to 17.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0012?

    CVE-2018-0012 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2018-0012 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2018-0012 can only be exploited by a local authenticated attacker.

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