8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-0070: Junos OS: NFX Series: An Improper Input Validation weakness allows a malicious local attacker to elevate their permissions.

First published: Wed Oct 09 2019(Updated: )

An Improper Input Validation weakness allows a malicious local attacker to elevate their permissions to take control of other portions of the NFX platform they should not be able to access, and execute commands outside their authorized scope of control. This leads to the attacker being able to take control of the entire system. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS versions prior to 18.2R1 on NFX Series.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Juniper JUNOS<=18.1
Juniper JUNOS=18.2
Juniper Nfx150
Juniper Nfx250

Remedy

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS 18.2R1 and all subsequent releases on NFX Series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-0070.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-0070?

    CVE-2019-0070 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

  • How does CVE-2019-0070 impact Juniper JUNOS?

    CVE-2019-0070 allows a malicious local attacker to elevate their permissions and execute unauthorized commands in Juniper JUNOS.

  • Is Juniper Nfx150 affected by CVE-2019-0070?

    No, Juniper Nfx150 is not affected by CVE-2019-0070.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-0070 in Juniper JUNOS?

    To fix CVE-2019-0070 in Juniper JUNOS, you should apply the security patch provided by Juniper Networks.

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