Published:2011/09/02  Last Updated:2011/09/02

JVN#44642341
Juniper Networks IDP ACM vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Overview

Juniper Networks IDP ACM (Appliance Configuration Manager) contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • IDP versions prior to 4.1r3
  • IDP versions prior to 4.2r1

Description

Juniper Networks IDP ACM provides a web interface for changing configurations in the IDP. The ACM contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.

Solution

Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

This JVN publication was delayed to 2011/09/02 after the developer fix was developed. From the fiscal year 2011, JPCERT/CC is using a new vendor coordination procedure. This new procedure came from the recommendation of the fiscal year 2010 "Study Group on Information System Vulnerability Handling" aimed at more timely JVN publications.

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2011.09.02

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file
  • Mid
Exploit Complexity the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Taketo Ikeuchi of Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2009-5086
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2011-000071