CVE-2022-37908 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the details of CVE-2022-37908, a medium severity vulnerability in Aruba Mobility Conductor, Controllers, WLAN Gateways, and SD-WAN Gateways. Learn about the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
A high-level overview of the CVE-2022-37908 vulnerability impacting Aruba Mobility Conductor, Aruba Mobility Controllers, WLAN Gateways, and SD-WAN Gateways managed by Aruba Central.
Understanding CVE-2022-37908
This section delves into the specifics of CVE-2022-37908.
What is CVE-2022-37908?
CVE-2022-37908 involves an authenticated attacker impacting the integrity of the ArubaOS bootloader on 7xxx series controllers, potentially compromising the hardware chain of trust on the affected controller.
The Impact of CVE-2022-37908
The vulnerability, with a CVSS base score of 5.8, poses a medium severity risk. It has a high integrity impact and requires high privileges for exploitation. The attack complexity is rated as high, with a network-based attack vector.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-37908
Exploring the technical specifics of CVE-2022-37908.
Vulnerability Description
An authenticated attacker can manipulate the ArubaOS bootloader on 7xxx series controllers, leading to potential compromise of the hardware chain of trust.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects Aruba Mobility Conductor, Aruba Mobility Controllers, WLAN Gateways, and SD-WAN Gateways managed by Aruba Central. Specific versions impacted include ArubaOS 6.5.4.x, 8.6.x, 8.7.x, 8.10.x, and 10.3.x.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability requires authentication for exploitation and can result in the compromise of the hardware chain of trust on the targeted controller.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to address and prevent CVE-2022-37908.
Immediate Steps to Take
Immediate steps include monitoring vendor communications, applying patches promptly, and ensuring proper authentication protocols.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing robust security measures, conducting regular security audits, and staying informed about security updates are key for long-term protection.
Patching and Updates
Regularly checking for security advisories from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), applying patches as soon as they are available, and keeping systems up to date are essential for mitigating the risk of CVE-2022-37908.