How severe is CVE-2017-2316?

CVE-2017-2316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2316?

CVE-2017-2316 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2316?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-2316 published?

CVE-2017-2316 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2316

CVE-2017-2316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Northstar Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Juniper Northstar Controller
Published: 2017-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow an authenticated malicious user to cause a buffer overflow leading to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2316?: A buffer overflow vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow an authenticated malicious user to cause a buffer overflow leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-2316?: CVE-2017-2316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2316?: CVE-2017-2316 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2316 published?: CVE-2017-2316 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:juniper:northstar_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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