CVE-2018-0044 (GCVE-0-2018-0044)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2018-10-10 18:00
Modified
2024-09-16 22:31
Severity ?
CWE
  • Insecure default configuration
Summary
An insecure SSHD configuration in Juniper Device Manager (JDM) and host OS on Juniper NFX Series devices may allow remote unauthenticated access if any of the passwords on the system are empty. The affected SSHD configuration has the PermitEmptyPasswords option set to "yes". Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R4 on NFX Series.
References
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10878 x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105565 vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Juniper Networks Junos OS Version: 18.1   < 18.1R4
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