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CVE-2013-3497

4.7 · MEDIUM

Juniper Junos Space before 12.3P2.8, as used on the JA1500 appliance and in other contexts, includes a cleartext password in a configuration tab, which makes it easier for physically proximate atta…

Published May 8, 2013juniperCWE-255EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2013-3497 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting juniper junos_space. It was published on May 8, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Juniper Junos Space before 12.3P2.8, as used on the JA1500 appliance and in other contexts, includes a cleartext password in a configuration tab, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain the password by reading the workstation screen.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from juniper. Update junos_space to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
juniperjunos_space0Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/93112Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/59760Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84109Refkb.juniper.net/KB27374Refosvdb.org/93112Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/59760Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84109Refkb.juniper.net/KB27374

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3497?

CVE-2013-3497 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting juniper junos_space. It was published on May 8, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-3497?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3497?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from juniper. Update junos_space to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-3497?

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