What is the severity of CVE-2019-0021?

CVE-2019-0021 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive data in clear text.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0021?

To fix CVE-2019-0021, upgrade to Juniper ATP version 5.0.4 or later, which resolves the logging issue.

Who is affected by CVE-2019-0021?

CVE-2019-0021 affects users of Juniper Advanced Threat Prevention versions earlier than 5.0.4.

What type of data is exposed in CVE-2019-0021?

CVE-2019-0021 exposes secret passphrases and configurations logged in clear text.

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2019-0021?

No, only authenticated local users can exploit CVE-2019-0021 to view sensitive data.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-0021

high

7.1

CWE

532

15/1/2019

16/9/2024

CVE-2019-0021: Juniper ATP: secret CLI inputs are logged to /var/log/syslog in clear text

First published: Tue Jan 15 2019(Updated: )

On Juniper ATP, secret passphrase CLI inputs, such as "set mcm", are logged to /var/log/syslog in clear text, allowing authenticated local user to be able to view these secret information. This issue affects Juniper ATP 5.0 versions prior to 5.0.4.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Juniper Advanced Threat Prevention	>=5.0.0<5.0.4
Juniper Atp400
Juniper Atp700

Remedy

The following software release have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 5.0.4 and all subsequent releases. It is also recommended to purge the affected log files and/or change the passphrase after the upgrade.

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Reference Links

https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10918

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0021?
CVE-2019-0021 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive data in clear text.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0021?
To fix CVE-2019-0021, upgrade to Juniper ATP version 5.0.4 or later, which resolves the logging issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-0021?
CVE-2019-0021 affects users of Juniper Advanced Threat Prevention versions earlier than 5.0.4.
What type of data is exposed in CVE-2019-0021?
CVE-2019-0021 exposes secret passphrases and configurations logged in clear text.
Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2019-0021?
No, only authenticated local users can exploit CVE-2019-0021 to view sensitive data.

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