Vulnerability identifier: #VU73711

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25590

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ClearPass Policy Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Aruba Networks

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ClearPass Policy Manager: 6.9.0 - 6.11.1

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External links
http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-003.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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