CVE-2016-1278

Published Aug 5, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-2377 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 10:48 PM
Reserved
Dec 30, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 5, 2016, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:41 AM