CVE-2023-5502 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with 802.1x authentication configured on the access/trunk ports, and routing enabled on the access VLAN of the ports, a malicious supplicant may be able to bypass the requirement to perform 802.1x authentication.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/19462-sec

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5502?

CVE-2023-5502 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). On affected platforms running Arista EOS with 802.1x authentication configured on the access/trunk ports, and routing enabled on the access VLAN of the ports, a malicious supplicant may be able to byp...

How severe is CVE-2023-5502?

CVE-2023-5502 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5502?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.