CVE-2021-0232: Paragon Active Assurance: Authentication bypass vulnerability in Control Center
First published: Thu Apr 22 2021(Updated: )
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance Control Center may allow an attacker with specific information about the deployment to mimic an already registered Test Agent and access its configuration including associated inventory details. If the issue occurs, the affected Test Agent will not be able to connect to the Control Center. This issue affects Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance Control Center All versions prior to 2.35.6; 2.36 versions prior to 2.36.2.
Credit: sirt@juniper.net
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Paragon Active Assurance Control Center | <2.35.6 | |
| Juniper Paragon Active Assurance Control Center | >=2.36<2.36.2 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =35 |
Remedy
The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 2.35.6, 2.36.2, 3.0.0 and all subsequent releases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-0232?
CVE-2021-0232 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance Control Center.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-0232?
CVE-2021-0232 has a severity rating of 7.4 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-0232?
Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance Control Center versions up to 2.35.6, 2.36, and Fedoraproject Fedora version 35 are affected.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-0232?
An attacker with specific information about the deployment can mimic a registered Test Agent and access its configuration, including associated inventory details.
Are there any references for CVE-2021-0232?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-0232 at the following references: - Juniper Networks Security Advisory: https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11127 - Fedora Project Security Advisory: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TNPCV3KRDI5PLLLKADFVIOHACQJLZMLI/
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