Vulnerability Description
If a process running within Aruba Instant crashes, it may leave behind a "core dump", which contains the memory contents of the process at the time it crashed. It was discovered that core dumps are stored in a way that unauthenticated users can access them through the Aruba Instant web interface. Core dumps could contain sensitive information such as keys and passwords. Workaround: Block access to the Aruba Instant web interface from all untrusted users. Resolution: Fixed in Aruba Instant 4.2.4.12, 6.5.4.11, 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.0.0
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arubanetworks | Aruba Instant | >= 4.0, < 4.2.4.12 |
| Siemens | Scalance W1750D Firmware | < 8.4.0.1 |
| Siemens | Scalance W1750D | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2019-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108374
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-549547.pdfThird Party Advisory
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2019-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108374
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-549547.pdfThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-7083?
CVE-2018-7083 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). If a process running within Aruba Instant crashes, it may leave behind a "core dump", which contains the memory contents of the process at the time it crashed. It was discovered that core dumps are st...
How severe is CVE-2018-7083?
CVE-2018-7083 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-7083?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arubanetworks Aruba Instant, Siemens Scalance W1750D Firmware, Siemens Scalance W1750D.