Security restrictions bypass in Juniper Networks Paragon Active Assurance



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-28971
CWE-ID CWE-923
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Paragon Active Assurance Control Center
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Juniper Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints

EUVDB-ID: #VU75049

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28971

CWE-ID: CWE-923 - Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints in the timescaledb feature. A remote attacker can bypass existing firewall rules and limitations used to restrict internal communcations.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Paragon Active Assurance Control Center: before 4.1.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2023-04-Security-Bulletin-Paragon-Active-Assurance-Enabling-the-timescaledb-enables-IP-forwarding-CVE-2023-28971


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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