CVE-2022-37909 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2022-37909 affecting Aruba Mobility Conductor, Mobility Controllers, WLAN Gateways, and SD-WAN Gateways. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies.
Aruba has identified certain configurations of ArubaOS that can lead to sensitive information disclosure from the configured ESSIDs. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-37909.
Understanding CVE-2022-37909
Aruba Mobility Conductor, Mobility Controllers, WLAN Gateways, and SD-WAN Gateways managed by Aruba Central are affected by CVE-2022-37909.
What is CVE-2022-37909?
Aruba has discovered specific configurations in ArubaOS that can result in the disclosure of sensitive information from the configured ESSIDs. The disclosure scenarios are complex and rely on factors beyond attackers' control.
The Impact of CVE-2022-37909
The vulnerability in ArubaOS poses a medium-severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.3. It has a high confidentiality impact but no availability or integrity impact. The attack complexity is high, and the attack vector is through an adjacent network.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-37909
Vulnerability Description
ArubaOS configurations can lead to the disclosure of potentially sensitive information associated with ESSIDs.
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
The exploitation of this vulnerability depends on intricate configurations within ArubaOS and is not directly controlled by attackers.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Organizations using affected versions of ArubaOS should review the configurations of ESSIDs to minimize the risk of sensitive information disclosure.
Long-Term Security Practices
Enforce strict access controls, conduct regular security assessments, and stay informed about vendor updates and security advisories.
Patching and Updates
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has provided details in the referenced advisory for addressing CVE-2022-37909. Regularly update ArubaOS installations to patched versions to mitigate the vulnerability.