Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arubanetworks | Arubaos | >= 8.6.0.0, < 8.6.0.22 |
| Arubanetworks | 9004 | - |
| Arubanetworks | 9004-Lte | - |
| Arubanetworks | 9012 | - |
| Arubanetworks | 9240 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-014.txtVendor Advisory
- https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-014.txtVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-38486?
CVE-2023-38486 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2023-38486?
CVE-2023-38486 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38486?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arubanetworks Arubaos, Arubanetworks 9004, Arubanetworks 9004-Lte, Arubanetworks 9012, Arubanetworks 9240.