CVE-2019-0021

Juniper ATP: secret CLI inputs are logged to /var/log/syslog in clear text

Published Jan 15, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 7.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
On Juniper ATP, secret passphrase CLI inputs, such as "set mcm", are logged to /var/log/syslog in clear text, allowing authenticated local user to be able to view these secret information. This issue affects Juniper ATP 5.0 versions prior to 5.0.4.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

The following software release have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 5.0.4 and all subsequent releases. It is also recommended to purge the affected log files and/or change the passphrase after the upgrade.


Vendor Workaround

There are no known workarounds for this issue, however limit the access to only trusted administrators from trusted administrative networks or hosts would minimize the risk.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-0828 On Juniper ATP, secret passphrase CLI inputs, such as "set mcm", are logged to /var/log/syslog in clear text, allowing authenticated local user to be able to view these secret information. This issue affects Juniper ATP 5.0 versions prior to 5.0.4.
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History

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
juniper
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 8:48 PM
Reserved
Oct 11, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 15, 2019, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:07 AM