CVE-2020-1616
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CVE-2020-1616 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper | Advanced Threat Protection | < 5.0.6.0 |
| Juniper | Virtual Advanced Threat Protection | < 5.0.6.0 |
References
- https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10999Vendor Advisory
- https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10999Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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