CVE-2018-7082 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Aruba Instant has a vulnerability known as command injection, allowing authenticated administrative users to execute commands on the OS, potentially leading to unauthorized access point installations or system configuration modifications.

Understanding CVE-2018-7082

Aruba Instant is susceptible to authenticated command injection, posing a significant security risk.

What is CVE-2018-7082?

Command injection vulnerability in Aruba Instant
Allows authenticated admin users to run arbitrary commands on the OS
Exploitable by malicious admins for unauthorized actions without detection

The Impact of CVE-2018-7082

Malicious admins can install unauthorized access points or alter system configurations
No known temporary mitigation available
Issue resolved in Aruba Instant versions 4.2.4.12, 6.5.4.11, 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.0.0

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7082

Aruba Instant vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary commands on the OS
Risk of unauthorized actions without trace

Affected Systems and Versions

Aruba Instant 4.x prior to 6.4.4.8 - 4.2.4.12
Aruba Instant 6.5.x prior to 6.5.4.11
Aruba Instant 8.3.x prior to 8.3.0.6
Aruba Instant 8.4.x prior to 8.4.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious administrators exploit the vulnerability to run unauthorized commands

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2018-7082.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Aruba Instant to versions 4.2.4.12, 6.5.4.11, 8.3.0.6, or 8.4.0.0
Monitor system for any unauthorized changes

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access for administrative users
Regularly review and update system security configurations

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates promptly to mitigate the vulnerability