Wi-Fi encryption bypass in Aruba devices



Published: 2023-04-04
Risk Medium
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-47522
CWE-ID CWE-311
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		ArubaOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Aruba Instant
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor Aruba Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU74346

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47522

CWE-ID: CWE-311 - Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Wi-Fi devices manage transmit queues. A remote attacker can force the device to send traffic unencrypted by manipulating the transmit queues.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ArubaOS: 6.1.2.3 - 10.4.0.0

Aruba Instant: 4.2.4.17 - 8.10.0.2

External links

http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-005.txt
http://papers.mathyvanhoef.com/usenix2023-wifi.pdf


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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