CVE-2022-37901 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2022-37901 impacting Aruba Mobility Conductor and Controllers. Read about authenticated command injection risks and mitigation steps.
Aruba Mobility Conductor, Aruba Mobility Controllers, WLAN Gateways, and SD-WAN Gateways managed by Aruba Central are affected by authenticated command injection vulnerabilities in the ArubaOS command line interface.
Understanding CVE-2022-37901
These vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
What is CVE-2022-37901?
Authenticated command injection vulnerabilities exist in the ArubaOS command line interface, enabling the execution of arbitrary commands with high privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2022-37901
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized execution of commands on affected systems, potentially resulting in severe data breaches, system compromises, and disruptions.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-37901
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerabilities in the ArubaOS CLI allow attackers with specific privileges to inject and execute arbitrary commands, compromising system integrity.
Affected Systems and Versions
- ArubaOS 6.5.4.x: 6.5.4.23 and above
- ArubaOS 8.6.x: 8.6.0.18 and above
- ArubaOS 8.7.x: 8.7.1.10 and above
- ArubaOS 8.10.x: 8.10.0.0 and above
- ArubaOS 10.3.x: 10.3.0.1 and above
- SD-WAN-2.3.0.x: 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.7 and above
Exploitation Mechanism
Attacks leveraging these vulnerabilities require authenticated access to the affected Aruba devices through the CLI, enabling malicious command execution with elevated privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Organizations are advised to apply the recommended security patches provided by Aruba Networks to remediate the vulnerabilities and prevent unauthorized command execution.
Long-Term Security Practices
Incorporating regular security updates, conducting security assessments, and implementing network segmentation can enhance the overall security posture and mitigate potential risks.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security advisories from Aruba Networks and promptly apply the latest patches to address known vulnerabilities and strengthen the security of Aruba devices.