CVE-2018-7080

Description

A vulnerability exists in the firmware of embedded BLE radios that are part of some Aruba Access points. An attacker who is able to exploit the vulnerability could install new, potentially malicious firmware into the AP's BLE radio and could then gain access to the AP's console port. This vulnerability is applicable only if the BLE radio has been enabled in affected access points. The BLE radio is disabled by default. Note - Aruba products are NOT affected by a similar vulnerability being tracked as CVE-2018-16986.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.24%

Vendor Advisory arubanetworks.com

Affected: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba Access Points

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105814	vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2018-006.txt	mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7080?: CVE-2018-7080 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7080?: To fix CVE-2018-7080, 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-2018-7080 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7080 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-7080?: CVE-2018-7080 affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba Access Points.

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