8.1
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-10623: Junos Space: Insufficient verification of cluster messages

First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )

Lack of authentication and authorization of cluster messages in Juniper Networks Junos Space may allow a man-in-the-middle type of attacker to intercept, inject or disrupt Junos Space cluster operations between two nodes. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos Space all versions prior to 17.1R1.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Juniper Networks Junos Space<=16.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-10623?

    CVE-2017-10623 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access and disruption of cluster operations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-10623?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-10623, users should upgrade to Junos Space version 16.2 or later to ensure proper authentication and authorization of cluster messages.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-10623?

    CVE-2017-10623 affects all versions of Juniper Networks Junos Space up to and including version 16.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-10623 enable?

    CVE-2017-10623 allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by intercepting, injecting, or disrupting cluster operations.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-10623?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-10623; the recommended approach is to upgrade the vulnerable software.

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