CVE-2017-2330

MEDIUM

Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application <2.1.0-SP1 - DoS

Title source: llm

Description

A denial of service vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow an unauthenticated, local user, to create a fork bomb scenario, also known as a rabbit virus, or wabbit, which will create processes that replicate themselves, until all resources are consumed on the system, leading to a denial of service to the entire system until it is restarted. Continued attacks by an unauthenticated, local user, can lead to persistent denials of services.

Scores

CVSS v3 6.2
EPSS 0.0005
EPSS Percentile 15.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-834
Status published

Affected Products (2)

juniper/northstar_controller < 2.1.0
Juniper Networks/NorthStar Controller Application < prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1

Timeline

Published Apr 24, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026