CVE-2020-1666mediumCWE-284

CVE-2020-1666: medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved

Junos OS Evolved: 'console log-out-on-disconnect' fails to terminate session on console cable disconnection

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ssvc Trackcvss 6.6epss 0.3%
The system console configuration option 'log-out-on-disconnect' In Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved fails to log out an active CLI session when the console cable is disconnected. This could allow a malicious attacker with physical access to the console the ability to resume a previous interactive session and possibly gain administrative privileges. This issue affects all Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved versions after 18.4R1-EVO, prior to 20.2R1-EVO.
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
Juniper Networks · Junos OS Evolved
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