Vulnerability identifier: #VU93506

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
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:

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

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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

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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.