Missing encryption of sensitive data in HPE Aruba Bypassing Wi-Fi Encryption by Manipulating Transmit Queues

1) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU74346

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/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

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aruba InstantOS: before 10.3.1.1

ArubaOS Wi-Fi Controllers and Gateways: before 8.10.0.0

External links

http://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=hpesbnw04465en_us

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.