#VU93506 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Juniper Networks, Inc. products - CVE-2024-2973
Published: July 1, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU93506
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2973
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Session Smart Router
Session Smart Conductor
WAN Assurance Router
Session Smart Router
Session Smart Conductor
WAN Assurance Router
Software vendor:
Juniper Networks, Inc.
Juniper Networks, Inc.
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.