#VU68769 Security features bypass in ArubaOS and SD-WAN - CVE-2022-37904

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68769

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37904

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

SD-WAN: before 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.7

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External links
https://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.