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CVE-2019-0042

4.2 · MEDIUM

Juniper Identity Management Service (JIMS) for Windows versions prior to 1.1.4 may send an incorrect message to associated SRX services gateways.

Published Apr 10, 2019CWE-305EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2019-0042 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 10, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Juniper Identity Management Service (JIMS) for Windows versions prior to 1.1.4 may send an incorrect message to associated SRX services gateways. This may allow an attacker with physical access to an existing domain connected Windows system to bypass SRX firewall policies, or trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) condition for the network.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0042?

CVE-2019-0042 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 10, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-0042?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2, 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-2019-0042?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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