CWE
400
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2333

First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: sirt@juniper.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Juniper Northstar Controller<=2.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2333?

    CVE-2017-2333 is classified as a persistent denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2333?

    To fix CVE-2017-2333, update your Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-2333?

    CVE-2017-2333 affects users of Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application versions prior to 2.1.0 Service Pack 1.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-2333?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-2333 to consume system resources and cause a persistent denial of service.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-2333?

    Yes, CVE-2017-2333 requires a network-based authenticated attacker to exploit the vulnerability.

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