CVE-2023-38486

Hardware Root of Trust Bypass in 9200 and 9000 Series Controllers and Gateways

Description

A vulnerability in the secure boot implementation on affected Aruba 9200 and 9000 Series Controllers and Gateways allows an attacker to bypass security controls which would normally prohibit unsigned kernel images from executing. An attacker can use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary runtime operating systems, including unverified and unsigned OS images.

Category

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory arubanetworks.com
Affected: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) 9200 Series Mobility Controllers and SD-WAN Gateways, 9000 Series Mobility Controllers and SD-WAN Gateways
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38486?
CVE-2023-38486 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38486?
To fix CVE-2023-38486, 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-2023-38486 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38486 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-2023-38486?
CVE-2023-38486 affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) 9200 Series Mobility Controllers and SD-WAN Gateways, 9000 Series Mobility Controllers and SD-WAN Gateways.
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