#VU68773 Security features bypass in ArubaOS and SD-WAN - CVE-2022-37908

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68773

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37908

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 due to insufficient integrity checks within the bootloader on 7xxx series controllers. A remote user can compromise the hardware chain of trust on the impacted controller.

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 privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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