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CVE-2016-1278
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-08-05T15:59:05.537 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:41:37.880

Summary

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.

Affected products

juniper — junos

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References

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