Juniper Junos Multiple Python Privilege Escalation (JSA10695)

high Nessus Plugin ID 86605

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Synopsis

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

Description

According to its self-reported version number, the remote Juniper Junos device is potentially affected by multiple unspecified flaws related to Python. A local attacker can exploit these to run arbitrary Python code and thus gain elevated privileges.

Solution

Apply the relevant Junos software release referenced in Juniper advisory JSA10695.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 86605

File Name: juniper_jsa10695.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: combined

Family: Junos Local Security Checks

Published: 10/26/2015

Updated: 7/12/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Temporal Score: 5.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/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: 10/14/2015

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/14/2015

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2014-6448

JSA: JSA10695

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