Authentication bypass in Juniper Session Smart Router



Published: 2024-07-01
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-2973
CWE-ID CWE-288
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Session Smart Router
Server applications / Other server solutions

Session Smart Conductor
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

WAN Assurance Router
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU93506

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2973

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication checks when running with a redundant peer. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication and take full control over the affected device.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Session Smart Router: before 6.2.5

Session Smart Conductor: before 6.2.5

WAN Assurance Router: before 6.2.5

External links

http://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/2024-06-Out-Of-Cycle-Security-Bulletin-Session-Smart-Router-SSR-On-redundant-router-deployments-API-authentication-can-be-bypassed-CVE-2024-2973?language=en_US


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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