How severe is CVE-2017-2333?

CVE-2017-2333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2333 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2333?

CVE-2017-2333 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2333?

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

When was CVE-2017-2333 published?

CVE-2017-2333 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2333

CVE-2017-2333 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Juniper Northstar Controller
Published: 2017-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A persistent denial of service vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow a malicious, network-based, authenticated attacker to consume enough system resources to cause a persistent denial of service by visiting certain specific URLs on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2333?: A persistent denial of service vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow a malicious, network-based, authenticated attacker to consume enough system resources to cause a persistent denial of service by visiting certain specific URLs on the server.
How severe is CVE-2017-2333?: CVE-2017-2333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2333 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2333?: CVE-2017-2333 affects Juniper Northstar Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2333?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2333 published?: CVE-2017-2333 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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