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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | hpesbnw04460en_us
HPESBNW04460 rev.1 - HPE Aruba CX Switches, Remote Escalation of Privilege
Last update date:
12/27/2023
Affected products:
HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Switch Series
HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200 Switch Series
HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch Series
HPE Aruba Networking CX 6400 Switch Series
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8320 Switch Series
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch Series
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360 Switch Series
Affected releases:
No affected releases provided.
Fixed releases:
No fixed releases provided.
Description:
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Document ID: hpesbnw04460en_us Version: 1 HPESBNW04460 rev.1 - HPE Aruba CX Switches, Remote Escalation of Privilege NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible. Release Date: 2023-03-21 Last Updated: 2023-03-22 Potential Security Impact: Remote: Escalation of Privilege Source: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HPE Product Security Response Team VULNERABILITY SUMMARY Title Authenticated Remote Code Execution in Aruba CX Switches Note: Information originally published in ARUBA-PSA-2023-004 Aruba Product Security Advisory =============================== Advisory ID: ARUBA-PSA-2023-004 CVE: CVE-2023-1168 Publication Date: 2023-Mar-21 Status: Confirmed Severity: High Revision: 1 Overview Aruba has released updates for wired switch products running AOS-CX that address a security vulnerability in the Network Analytics Engine (NAE). Affected Products Customers using the following switch models and firmware versions are affected by the vulnerability listed in this advisory. Aruba Switch Models: Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series Aruba CX 8400 Switch Series Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series Aruba CX 8325 Switch Series Aruba CX 8320 Switch Series Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series Aruba CX 6300 Switch Series Aruba CX 6200F Switch Series Software Branch Versions: AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below. AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below. AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below. AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. All other AOS-CX software versions that are not listed under Resolution section are unsupported and considered to be affected. Software branch versions of AOS-CX that are end of life are affected by this vulnerability unless otherwise indicated. Unaffected Products Any other Aruba products not listed above including AOS-S Switches, Aruba Intelligent Edge Switches, and HPE OfficeConnect Switches are not affected by these vulnerabilities. Details Authenticated Remote Code Execution in AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine (NAE) (CVE-2023-1168) An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to a complete compromise of the switch running AOS-CX. Internal reference: ATLAX-69 Severity: High CVSSv3 Overall Score: 7.2 CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Discovery: This vulnerability was discovered and reported by Daniel Jensen (@dozernz) via Aruba's Bug Bounty Program. Workaround To minimize the likelihood of an attacker exploiting this vulnerability, Aruba recommends that the CLI and web-based management interfaces be restricted to a dedicated layer 2 segment/VLAN and/or controlled by firewall policies at layer 3 and above. Contact Aruba TAC for any configuration assistance. Exploitation and Public Discussion Aruba is not aware of any public discussion or exploit code that target this specific vulnerability as of the release date of the advisory. References: CVE-2023-1168 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed. Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. Aruba CX 6200F Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. Aruba CX 6300 Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. Aruba CX 8320 Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. Aruba CX 8325 Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. Aruba CX 8400 Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series - AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0230 and below. BACKGROUND HPE calculates CVSS using CVSS Version 3.1. If the score is provided from NIST, we will display Version 2.0, 3.0, or 3.1 as provided from NVD. Reference V3 Vector V3 Base Score V2 Vector V2 Base Score CVE-2023-1168 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H 7.2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) 9.0 Information on CVSS is documented in HPE Customer Notice: HPSN-2008-002 This vulnerability was discovered and reported by Daniel Jensen (@dozernz) via Aruba's Bug Bounty Program. RESOLUTION In order to address the vulnerability in the affected release branches and switch platforms described above, it is recommended to upgrade the software to one of the following versions (as applicable): AOS-CX 10.11.xxxx: 10.11.0001 and above. AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1030 and above. AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0240 and above. Aruba does not evaluate or patch AOS-CX firmware versions that have reached their End of Support (EoS) milestone. Supported versions as of the publication date of this advisory are: AOS-CX 10.11.xxxx AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx For more information about Aruba's End of Support policy visit: https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/end-of-life/ HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 21 March 2023 Initial release Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy. Support: For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security Bulletin, contact normal HPE Services support channel. For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to security-alert@hpe.com. Report: To report a potential security vulnerability for any HPE supported product: Web Form: https://www.hpe.com/info/report-security-vulnerability Email: security-alert@hpe.com Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product Security Response Policy: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=a00100637en_us Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HPE Security Bulletin alerts via Email: http://www.hpe.com/support/Subscriber_Choice Security Bulletin Archive: A list of recently released Security Bulletins is available here: http://www.hpe.com/support/Security_Bulletin_Archive System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to maintain system integrity. HPE is continually reviewing and enhancing the security features of software products to provide customers with current secure solutions. "HPE is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the attention of users of the affected HPE products the important security information contained in this Bulletin. HPE recommends that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action. HPE does not warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, HPE will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin. To the extent permitted by law, HPE disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement." ©Copyright 2024 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither HPE nor its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits; damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development and the names of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development products referenced herein are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Resolution
In order to address the vulnerability in the affected release branches and switch platforms described above, it is recommended to upgrade the software to one of the following versions (as applicable): AOS-CX 10.11.xxxx: 10.11.0001 and above. AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.1030 and above. AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0240 and above. Aruba does not evaluate or patch AOS-CX firmware versions that have reached their End of Support (EoS) milestone. Supported versions as of the publication date of this advisory are: AOS-CX 10.11.xxxx AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx For more information about Aruba's End of Support policy visit: https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/end-of-life/ HISTORY Version:1 (rev.1) - 21 March 2023 Initial release Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches that are to be installed on systems running Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy. Support: For issues about implementing the recommendations of this Security Bulletin, contact normal HPE Services support channel. For other issues about the content of this Security Bulletin, send e-mail to security-alert@hpe.com. Report: To report a potential security vulnerability for any HPE supported product: Web Form: https://www.hpe.com/info/report-security-vulnerability Email: security-alert@hpe.com Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product Security Response Policy: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=a00100637en_us Subscribe: To initiate a subscription to receive future HPE Security Bulletin alerts via Email: http://www.hpe.com/support/Subscriber_Choice Security Bulletin Archive: A list of recently released Security Bulletins is available here: http://www.hpe.com/support/Security_Bulletin_Archive
