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Improper Authentication

CVE-2013-6012

High
8.5/10

Summary

Juniper Junos 12.1X44 before 12.1.X44-D20 and 12.1X45 before 12.1X45-D15, when the no-validate option is enabled, does not properly handle configuration validation errors during the config commit phase of the boot-up sequence, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.

  • MEDIUM
  • NETWORK
  • SINGLE
  • COMPLETE
  • COMPLETE
  • COMPLETE

CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Improper (or broken) authentication attacks are widespread, and have accounted for many of the worst data breaches in recent years. Improper authentication attacks are a class of vulnerabilities where an attacker impersonates a legitimate user by exploiting weaknesses in either session management or credential management to gain access to the user’s account. This can result in disclosure of sensitive information, and can lead to system compromise, theft, identity theft, and fraud.

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  • Published