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CVE-2008-7023

10.0 · HIGH

Aruba Mobility Controller running ArubaOS 3.3.1.16, and possibly other versions, installs the same default X.509 certificate for all installations, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentic…

Published Aug 21, 2009arubanetworksCWE-310EPSS 1.81%

Overview

CVE-2008-7023 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting arubanetworks aruba_mobility_controller. It was published on August 21, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Aruba Mobility Controller running ArubaOS 3.3.1.16, and possibly other versions, installs the same default X.509 certificate for all installations, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when the administrator does not follow recommendations in the product's security documentation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arubanetworks. Update aruba_mobility_controller to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/51731Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496604/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496622/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31336Refosvdb.org/51731Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496604/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496622/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31336

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7023?

CVE-2008-7023 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting arubanetworks aruba_mobility_controller. It was published on August 21, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-7023?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-7023?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arubanetworks. Update aruba_mobility_controller to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-7023?

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