VDB-100504 · CVE-2017-2321 · BID 97693

Juniper NorthStar Controller Application up to 2.1.0 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Juniper NorthStar Controller Application up to 2.1.0. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-2321. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Juniper NorthStar Controller Application up to 2.1.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow an unauthenticated, unprivileged, network-based attacker to cause various system services partial to full denials of services, modification of system states and files, and potential disclosure of sensitive information which may assist the attacker in further attacks on the system through the use of multiple attack vectors, including man-in-the-middle attacks, file injections, and malicious execution of commands causing out of bound memory conditions leading to other attacks.

The bug was discovered 04/12/2017. The weakness was shared 04/24/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kb.juniper.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-2321 since 12/01/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying the patch 2.1.0 SP1 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97693†). The entries VDB-100499, VDB-100501, VDB-100507 and VDB-100509 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 2.1.0 SP1

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Vendor: juniper.net

Advisory: kb.juniper.net
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CVE: CVE-2017-2321 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2321
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100504
SecurityFocus: 97693 - Juniper NorthStar Controller Application CVE-2017-2321 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-2321 - Juniper Networks - NorthStar Controller Application - Privilege Escalation Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/24/2017 22:16
Changes: 04/24/2017 22:16 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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