CVE-2023-45617 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about the impact of CVE-2023-45617, affecting Aruba Access Points and allowing attackers to delete arbitrary files on the operating system, potentially disrupting device integrity.
Arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities in Aruba Access Points managed by PAPI can lead to file deletion on the operating system, impacting device integrity.
Understanding CVE-2023-45617
This article discusses the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-45617.
What is CVE-2023-45617?
Aruba Access Points are affected by arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities via the CLI service accessed by PAPI. Exploitation allows attackers to delete files on the underlying OS, potentially disrupting normal operations.
The Impact of CVE-2023-45617
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities has a high impact on availability, allowing attackers to delete crucial files and interfere with the access point's integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-45617
This section covers the vulnerability description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.
Vulnerability Description
The CLI service accessed by PAPI in Aruba Access Points contains arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities. Attackers can exploit this to delete files on the underlying OS.
Affected Systems and Versions
HPE Aruba Access Points running specific versions of ArubaOS and InstantOS are affected by this vulnerability.
- ArubaOS 10.5.x.x: 10.5.0.0 and below
- ArubaOS 10.4.x.x: 10.4.0.2 and below
- InstantOS 8.11.x.x: 8.11.1.2 and below
- InstantOS 8.10.x.x: 8.10.0.8 and below
- InstantOS 8.6.x.x: 8.6.0.22 and below
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network, with low attack complexity, and requires no privileges. Successful attacks can have a high impact on the availability of the affected systems.
Mitigation and Prevention
Understanding the immediate steps to take and long-term security practices can help secure your systems against CVE-2023-45617.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches as soon as they are available to mitigate the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Ensure regular security updates and monitoring of your Aruba Access Points to detect any suspicious activities.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and apply them promptly to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.