CVE-2018-0053: vSRX Series: A local authentication vulnerability may lead to full control of a vSRX instance while the system is booting.

Published Oct 10, 2018

Updated

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the initial boot sequence of Juniper Networks Junos OS on vSRX Series may allow an attacker to gain full control of the system without authentication when the system is initially booted up. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D30 on vSRX.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Juniper JUNOS=15.1x49

Juniper JUNOS=15.1x49-d10

Juniper JUNOS=15.1x49-d20

Juniper vSRX

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 15.1X49-D30, and all subsequent releases.

Event History

Oct 10, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0053?

CVE-2018-0053 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the initial boot sequence of Juniper Networks Junos OS on vSRX Series.

How does CVE-2018-0053 work?

CVE-2018-0053 allows an attacker to gain full control of the system without authentication when the system is initially booted up.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0053?

The severity of CVE-2018-0053 is high with a CVSS score of 6.8.

Which versions of Juniper Networks Junos OS are affected by CVE-2018-0053?

The affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 15.1X49 versions pr…

How can I fix CVE-2018-0053?

To fix CVE-2018-0053, it is recommended to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Juniper Networks Junos OS.