Vulnerability identifier: #VU68770

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37905

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ArubaOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
SD-WAN
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Aruba Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists in the way ArubaOS handles boot process in 7xxx series controllers during the boot sequence. A remote authenticated user can achieve permanent modification of the underlying operating system and escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ArubaOS: 6.5.4.0 - 10.3.0.0

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External links
http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-016.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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