Juniper Junos SRX Series UAC Enforcer HTTP Remote Code Execution (JSA10574)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 68907

Synopsis

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

Description

According to its self-reported version number, the remote Junos device has a remote code execution vulnerability. Sending a specially crafted HTTP request to an SRX series device can result in arbitrary code execution. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code.

SRX series devices are only affected when configured as a Unified Access Control (UAC) enforcer in a UAC network with Captive Portal enabled.

Solution

Apply the relevant Junos upgrade referenced in Juniper advisory JSA10574.

See Also

https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10574

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 68907

File Name: juniper_jsa10574.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: combined

Published: 7/16/2013

Updated: 7/12/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/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, Host/Juniper/JUNOS/BuildDate

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/10/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/10/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-4685

BID: 61125