CVE-2016-1278

HIGH

Juniper Junos OS <12.1X46-D50 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Juniper Junos OS before 12.1X46-D50 on SRX Series devices reverts to "safe mode" authentication and allows root CLI logins without a password after a failed upgrade to 12.1X46, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging use of the "request system software" command with the "partition" option.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Mitigation, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10753
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036307
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91757

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0005
EPSS Percentile 14.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-287
Status published
Products (1)
juniper/junos < 12.1x46
Published Aug 05, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026