CVE-2018-7067 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-7067, a vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager allowing remote authentication bypass, potentially compromising the entire cluster. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this issue.
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager has a vulnerability that allows for remote authentication bypass, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the cluster. The exploit affects all versions of ClearPass prior to 6.7.6 and 6.6.10 without the necessary hotfix.
Understanding CVE-2018-7067
An exploit in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager can be leveraged to compromise the entire cluster through a specific API call, exploiting an authentication flaw present in all versions of ClearPass.
What is CVE-2018-7067?
This CVE identifies a remote authentication bypass vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager that could be exploited to compromise the entire cluster.
The Impact of CVE-2018-7067
The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the cluster by making a specially crafted API call, requiring network access to the administrative web interface. The issue has been resolved in versions 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-7067
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager allows for remote authentication bypass, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the cluster.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
- Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Affected Versions: All versions of ClearPass prior to 6.7.6, ClearPass 6.6.10 and earlier without hotfix applied
Exploitation Mechanism
- Exploiting the vulnerability requires network access to the administrative web interface.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent CVE-2018-7067.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the necessary patches and updates to ClearPass versions 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix.
- Restrict network access to the administrative web interface.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation to limit access to critical systems.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all systems are updated to versions 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix to mitigate the vulnerability.