CVE-2017-2320

CVE-2017-2320 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Juniper Northstar Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

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 denials of services leading to targeted information disclosure, modification of any component of the NorthStar system, including managed systems, and full denial of services to any systems under management which NorthStar interacts with using read-only or read-write credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2320?
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 denials of services leading to targeted information disclosure, modification of any component of the NorthStar system, including managed systems, and full denial of services to any systems under management which NorthStar interacts with using read-only or read-write credentials.
How severe is CVE-2017-2320?
CVE-2017-2320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2320 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2320?
CVE-2017-2320 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2320?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-2320 published?
CVE-2017-2320 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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