CVE-2017-2318 Information disclosure in NorthStar Controller Application

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can read log files to compromise system integrity or escalate privileges in Juniper NorthStar Controller.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2318?

CVE-2017-2318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application, published on 24 Apr 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow an authenticated malicious user to read log files which will compromise the integrity of the system, or provide elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2318?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Juniper Northstar Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2318?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2318 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2318 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2318 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9f36-jrfg-35m2.

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