Vulnerability identifier: #VU53266

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25158

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Aruba Networks

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition. A remote attacker can exploit the race and read arbitrary files on the underlying filesystem.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aruba Instant: 6.5.4.18, 8.3.0.14, 8.5.0.11, 8.6.0.7, 8.7.1.1

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External links
http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-007.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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