Improper Authentication in Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance Control Center



Published: 2021-04-19
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-0232
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Juniper Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU52322

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0232

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker with specific information about the deployment can mimic an already registered Test Agent and access its configuration including associated inventory details.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Paragon Active Assurance Control Center: 2.36

External links

http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA11127&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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