CVE-2021-0252 is a local code execution vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS on NFX Series devices, allowing an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges through the Junos Device Management Daemon (JDMD) process. This vulnerability affects various versions of Junos OS 18.1 through 19.2 on NFX Series devices. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), it has a low attack complexity and requires local user privileges, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 18.2, < 18.2R3-S5CPE match | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
18.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.1:r1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
18.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.1:r2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
18.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.1:r2-s1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
18.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:18.1:r2-s2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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