CVE-2018-0038 : Security Advisory and Response

Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration versions before 3.3.0 are vulnerable to unauthorized access due to preset credentials in the Cassandra service.

Understanding CVE-2018-0038

By default, Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration versions prior to 3.3.0 have a security vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit preset credentials in the Cassandra service.

What is CVE-2018-0038?

Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration releases before version 3.3.0 have the Cassandra service enabled with hardcoded credentials, enabling unauthorized access to stored data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0038

The vulnerability in CVE-2018-0038 allows network-based attackers to gain unauthorized access to information stored in Cassandra, potentially compromising sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0038

Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration versions prior to 3.3.0 are affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

Default inclusion of Cassandra service with preset credentials
Risk of unauthorized access to data stored in Cassandra

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration
Vendor: Juniper Networks
Versions: Before 3.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the preset credentials in the Cassandra service to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update to version 3.3.0 or later to mitigate the vulnerability
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly monitor and audit access to sensitive data
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities Patching and Updates:
Apply security patches and updates provided by Juniper Networks