CVE-2020-1616: JATP Series: JATP Is susceptible to slow brute force attacks on the SSH service.
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
Due to insufficient server-side login attempt limit enforcement, a vulnerability in the SSH login service of Juniper Networks Juniper Advanced Threat Prevention (JATP) Series and Virtual JATP (vJATP) devices allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform multiple login attempts in excess of the configured login attempt limit. Successful exploitation will allow the attacker to perform brute-force password attacks on the SSH service. This issue affects: Juniper Networks JATP and vJATP versions prior to 5.0.6.0.
Credit: sirt@juniper.net
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Advanced Threat Protection | <5.0.6.0 | |
| Juniper Virtual Advanced Threat Protection | <5.0.6.0 |
Remedy
The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: JATP-OS All-In-One version 5.0.6.0 and subsequent releases, and JATP-OS Core 5.0.6.0 and subsequent releases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1616?
CVE-2020-1616 is a vulnerability in the SSH login service of Juniper Networks Juniper Advanced Threat Prevention (JATP) Series and Virtual JATP (vJATP) devices.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1616?
CVE-2020-1616 has a severity value of 5.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2020-1616 affect Juniper Advanced Threat Protection?
CVE-2020-1616 affects Juniper Advanced Threat Protection version up to exclusive 5.0.6.0.
How does CVE-2020-1616 affect Juniper Virtual Advanced Threat Protection?
CVE-2020-1616 affects Juniper Virtual Advanced Threat Protection version up to exclusive 5.0.6.0.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-1616?
An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-1616 by performing multiple login attempts in excess of the server-side login attempt limit.
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