CVE-2017-10602

CVE-2017-10602 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Junos OS CLI may allow a local authenticated user with read only privileges and access to Junos CLI, to execute code with root privileges. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D46 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D130 on QFabric System; 14.2 versions prior to 14.2R4-S9, 14.2R6; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1F5, 15.1R3; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D40 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D47 on NFX150, NFX250; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D65 on QFX10000 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D233 on QFX5110, QFX5200.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10602?
A buffer overflow vulnerability in Junos OS CLI may allow a local authenticated user with read only privileges and access to Junos CLI, to execute code with root privileges. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D46 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D130 on QFabric System; 14.2 versions prior to 14.2R4-S9, 14.2R6; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1F5, 15.1R3; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D40 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D47 on NFX150, NFX250; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D65 on QFX10000 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D233 on QFX5110, QFX5200.
How severe is CVE-2017-10602?
CVE-2017-10602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-10602 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10602?
CVE-2017-10602 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10602?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-10602 published?
CVE-2017-10602 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (35)

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