CVE-2017-2330
CVE-2017-2330 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-834.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-834
- Affected product: Juniper Northstar Controller
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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, local user, to create a fork bomb scenario, also known as a rabbit virus, or wabbit, which will create processes that replicate themselves, until all resources are consumed on the system, leading to a denial of service to the entire system until it is restarted. Continued attacks by an unauthenticated, local user, can lead to persistent denials of services.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2330?
- A denial of service vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow an unauthenticated, local user, to create a fork bomb scenario, also known as a rabbit virus, or wabbit, which will create processes that replicate themselves, until all resources are consumed on the system, leading to a denial of service to the entire system until it is restarted. Continued attacks by an unauthenticated, local user, can lead to persistent denials of services.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2330?
- CVE-2017-2330 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-2017-2330 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-2017-2330?
- CVE-2017-2330 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2330?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-2330 published?
- CVE-2017-2330 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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