Juniper Junos SRX Series 'log-out-on-disconnect' Persistent Admin Access (JSA10672)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 82794

Synopsis

The remote device is missing a vendor-supplied security patch.

Description

According to its self-reported version number, the remote Juniper Junos SRX series device is affected by an administrative access vulnerability due to a flaw in the 'log-out-on-disconnect' feature after a reboot. This can allow an attacker with physical access to the device to gain administrative control by reconnecting to the console port.

Solution

Apply the relevant Junos software release referenced in Juniper advisory JSA10672.

See Also

https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10672

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 82794

File Name: juniper_jsa10672.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: combined

Published: 4/15/2015

Updated: 7/12/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.9

Temporal Score: 5.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:juniper:junos

Required KB Items: Host/Juniper/model, Host/Juniper/JUNOS/Version

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/8/2015

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/8/2015

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2015-3002

BID: 74019

JSA: JSA10672