CVE-2016-1278

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductJuniper Junos
PublishedAug 5, 2016
First seenAug 5, 2016

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
juniper junosv ≤ 12.1x46—

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