CVE-2023-43506: Local Privilege Escalation in ClearPass OnGuard Linux Agent

Published Oct 24, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent could allow malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges to those of a higher role. A successful exploit allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code with root level privileges on the Linux instance.

Affected Software

10 affected components
All of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Any of the following
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager<6.9.13
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager>=6.10.0<6.10.8
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager>=6.11.0<=6.11.4
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager=6.9.13
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager=6.9.13-cumulative_hotfix_patch_2
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager=6.9.13-cumulative_hotfix_patch_3
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager=6.10.8
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager=6.10.8-cumulative_hotfix_patch_2
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager=6.10.8-cumulative_hotfix_patch_5

Event History

Oct 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-43506?

CVE-2023-43506 is a vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent that allows malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges and execute arbitrary code with root level privileges.

2

How does CVE-2023-43506 affect Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager?

CVE-2023-43506 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager versions up to 6.9.13, versions between 6.10.0 and 6.10.8, and versions between 6.11.0 and 6.11.4.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43506?

CVE-2023-43506 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-43506 in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager?

To fix CVE-2023-43506 in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager, you should update to a version higher than 6.11.4.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-43506?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-43506 in the advisory released by Aruba Networks: https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-016.txt

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