CVE-2018-7083: Infoleak
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7083?
CVE-2018-7083 is a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to access core dumps through the Aruba Instant web interface.
How does CVE-2018-7083 affect Aruba Instant?
CVE-2018-7083 affects Aruba Instant versions 4.0 to 4.2.4.12, 6.5.0 to 6.5.4.11, and 8.3.0 to 8.3.0.6.
What is a core dump?
A core dump is a file that contains the memory contents of a process at the time it crashed.
How severe is CVE-2018-7083?
CVE-2018-7083 has a severity score of 7.5 (High).
How can I protect my Aruba Instant from CVE-2018-7083?
To protect your Aruba Instant, update to a version of Aruba Instant that is not affected by CVE-2018-7083.