CVE-2020-1616

JATP Series: JATP Is susceptible to slow brute force attacks on the SSH service.

Description

Due to insufficient server-side login attempt limit enforcement, a vulnerability in the SSH login service of Juniper Networks Juniper Advanced Threat Prevention (JATP) Series and Virtual JATP (vJATP) devices allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform multiple login attempts in excess of the configured login attempt limit. Successful exploitation will allow the attacker to perform brute-force password attacks on the SSH service. This issue affects: Juniper Networks JATP and vJATP versions prior to 5.0.6.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: JATP-OS All-In-One version 5.0.6.0 and subsequent releases, and JATP-OS Core 5.0.6.0 and subsequent releases.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue. Utilize common security BCPs to limit the exploitable surface by limiting access to network and device to trusted systems, administrators, networks and hosts.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory juniper.net
Affected: Juniper Networks JATP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10999 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1616?
CVE-2020-1616 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1616?
To fix CVE-2020-1616: The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: JATP-OS All-In-One version 5.0.6.0 and subsequent releases, and JATP-OS Core 5.0.6.0 and subsequent releases.
Is CVE-2020-1616 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-1616 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-1616?
CVE-2020-1616 affects Juniper Networks JATP.
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