How severe is CVE-2017-2329?

CVE-2017-2329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2329?

CVE-2017-2329 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2329?

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

When was CVE-2017-2329 published?

CVE-2017-2329 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2329

CVE-2017-2329 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Northstar Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Juniper Northstar Controller
Published: 2017-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insufficient authentication vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow an unprivileged, authenticated, user to execute certain specific unprivileged system files capable of causing widespread denials of system services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2329?: An insufficient authentication vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow an unprivileged, authenticated, user to execute certain specific unprivileged system files capable of causing widespread denials of system services.
How severe is CVE-2017-2329?: CVE-2017-2329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2329?: CVE-2017-2329 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2329?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2329 published?: CVE-2017-2329 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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