CVE-2017-9000

Description

ArubaOS, all versions prior to 6.3.1.25, 6.4 prior to 6.4.4.16, 6.5.x prior to 6.5.1.9, 6.5.2, 6.5.3 prior to 6.5.3.3, 6.5.4 prior to 6.5.4.2, 8.x prior to 8.1.0.4 FIPS and non-FIPS versions of software are both affected equally is vulnerable to unauthenticated arbitrary file access. An unauthenticated user with network access to an Aruba mobility controller on TCP port 8080 or 8081 may be able to access arbitrary files stored on the mobility controller. Ports 8080 and 8081 are used for captive portal functionality and are listening, by default, on all IP interfaces of the mobility controller, including captive portal interfaces. The attacker could access files which could contain passwords, keys, and other sensitive information that could lead to full system compromise.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.36% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory arubanetworks.com
Affected: Hewlett Packard Enterprise ArubaOS
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9000?
CVE-2017-9000 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9000?
To fix CVE-2017-9000, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-9000 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-9000 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-9000?
CVE-2017-9000 affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise ArubaOS.
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