CVE-2016-4924

HIGH

Juniper Networks Junos OS vMX - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An incorrect permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS on vMX may allow local unprivileged users on a host system read access to vMX or vPFE images and obtain sensitive information contained in them such as private cryptographic keys. This issue was found during internal product security testing. Juniper SIRT is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this vulnerability. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 15.1 prior to 15.1F5; 14.1 prior to 14.1R8

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93531
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10766

Scores

CVSS v3 8.4
EPSS 0.0005
EPSS Percentile 16.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-275
Status published
Products (4)
juniper/junos 15.1 f1 (8 CPE variants)
juniper/junos 14.1 (8 CPE variants)
Juniper Networks/Junos OS 14.1 prior to 14.1R8
Juniper Networks/Junos OS 15.1 prior to 15.1F5
Published Oct 13, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026