CVE-2020-1616: JATP Series: JATP Is susceptible to slow brute force attacks on the SSH service.

Published Apr 8, 2020
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Juniper Advanced Threat Protection<5.0.6.0
Juniper Virtual Advanced Threat Protection<5.0.6.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Networks Juniper Advanced Threat Prevention (JATP) Series and Virtual JATP (vJATP) SSH login service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.6.0

Event History

Apr 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1616?

CVE-2020-1616 has a severity value of 5.3, which is considered medium.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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