CVE-2023-1168: Authenticated Remote Code Execution in Aruba CX Switches

Published Mar 21, 2023
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Updated

An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to a complete compromise of the switch running AOS-CX.

Affected Software

46 affected components
HPE Arubaos-cx>=10.06.0000<10.06.0240
HPE Arubaos-cx>=10.08.0000<=10.08.1070
HPE Arubaos-cx>=10.09.0000<=10.09.1020
HPE Arubaos-cx>=10.10.0000<10.10.1030
Hpe Aruba Cx 10000-48y6
Hpe Aruba Cx 6200f 48g
Hpe Aruba Cx 6200m 24g
Hpe Aruba Cx 6300m 24p
Hpe Aruba Cx 6300m 48g
HPE Aruba Cx 6405
HPE Aruba Cx 6410
Hpe Aruba Cx 8320-32
Hpe Aruba Cx 8320-48p
Hpe Aruba Cx 8325-32c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8325-48y8c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-12c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-16y2c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-24xf2c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-32y4c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-48xt4c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-48y6c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8400
Hpe Aruba Cx 9300 32d
All of the following
Any of the following
HPE Arubaos-cx>=10.06.0000<10.06.0240
HPE Arubaos-cx>=10.08.0000<=10.08.1070
HPE Arubaos-cx>=10.09.0000<=10.09.1020
HPE Arubaos-cx>=10.10.0000<10.10.1030
Any of the following
Hpe Aruba Cx 10000-48y6
Hpe Aruba Cx 6200f 48g
Hpe Aruba Cx 6200m 24g
Hpe Aruba Cx 6300m 24p
Hpe Aruba Cx 6300m 48g
HPE Aruba Cx 6405
HPE Aruba Cx 6410
Hpe Aruba Cx 8320-32
Hpe Aruba Cx 8320-48p
Hpe Aruba Cx 8325-32c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8325-48y8c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-12c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-16y2c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-24xf2c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-32y4c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-48xt4c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8360-48y6c
Hpe Aruba Cx 8400
Hpe Aruba Cx 9300 32d

Event History

Mar 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 22, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-1168?

CVE-2023-1168 is an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that exists in the AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-1168?

CVE-2023-1168 has a severity score of 8.8, which is classified as high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-1168?

CVE-2023-1168 affects Hpe Arubaos-cx versions 10.06.0000 to 10.06.0240, 10.08.0000 to 10.08.1070, 10.09.0000 to 10.09.1020, and 10.10.0000 to 10.10.1030.

4

How does successful exploitation of CVE-2023-1168 impact the system?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-1168 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to a complete compromise of the switch.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-1168?

To fix CVE-2023-1168, it is recommended to update to a version of Hpe Arubaos-cx that is not vulnerable, such as versions outside the affected range mentioned earlier.

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