CVE-2024-2973: Session Smart Router(SSR): On redundant router deployments API authentication can be bypassed
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router or conductor running with a redundant peer allows a network based attacker to bypass authentication and take full control of the device. Only routers or conductors that are running in high-availability redundant configurations are affected by this vulnerability.
No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.
This issue affects:
Session Smart Router:
All versions before 5.6.15, from 6.0 before 6.1.9-lts, from 6.2 before 6.2.5-sts.
Session Smart Conductor:
All versions before 5.6.15, from 6.0 before 6.1.9-lts, from 6.2 before 6.2.5-sts.
WAN Assurance Router:
6.0 versions before 6.1.9-lts, 6.2 versions before 6.2.5-sts.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Juniper Networks Session Smart Router or Conductorto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.6.15 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Juniper Networks Session Smart Router or Conductorto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.9-lts - Upgrade
Upgrade
Juniper Networks Session Smart Router or Conductorto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.2.5-sts
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2973?
CVE-2024-2973 has a maximum severity rating indicating critical security implications.
What devices are affected by CVE-2024-2973?
CVE-2024-2973 affects Juniper Networks Session Smart Router, Session Smart Conductor, and potentially WAN Assurance Router versions prior to 5.6.15.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2973?
To mitigate CVE-2024-2973, update to the latest version of affected software released by Juniper Networks.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2973?
CVE-2024-2973 is classified as an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability.
How can CVE-2024-2973 impact network security?
CVE-2024-2973 allows a network-based attacker to bypass authentication and gain full control of the affected devices.