How severe is CVE-2017-2317?

CVE-2017-2317 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2317 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2317?

CVE-2017-2317 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2317?

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-2017-2317 published?

CVE-2017-2317 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2317

CVE-2017-2317 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Northstar Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Juniper Northstar Controller
Published: 2017-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A denial of service 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 denials of services to underlying database tables leading to potential information disclosure, modification of system states, and partial to full denial of services relying upon data modified by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2317?: A denial of service 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 denials of services to underlying database tables leading to potential information disclosure, modification of system states, and partial to full denial of services relying upon data modified by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2017-2317?: CVE-2017-2317 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2317 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2317?: CVE-2017-2317 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2317?: 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-2017-2317 published?: CVE-2017-2317 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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