VDB-127740 · CVE-2018-7080 · BID 105814

Aruba Access Point BLE Radio Firmware 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Aruba Access Point and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component BLE Radio Handler. The manipulation as part of Firmware results in 7pk security. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-7080. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Aruba Access Point (the affected version is unknown). Affected is an unknown code of the component BLE Radio Handler. The manipulation as part of a Firmware leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability exists in the firmware of embedded BLE radios that are part of some Aruba Access points. An attacker who is able to exploit the vulnerability could install new, potentially malicious firmware into the AP's BLE radio and could then gain access to the AP's console port. This vulnerability is applicable only if the BLE radio has been enabled in affected access points. The BLE radio is disabled by default. Note - Aruba products are NOT affected by a similar vulnerability being tracked as CVE-2018-16986.

The bug was discovered 11/01/2018. The weakness was published 12/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at arubanetworks.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-7080 since 02/15/2018. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/19/2020). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1211.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 36 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 43629 (HPE ArubaOS BLE Radio Firmware Vulnerability (ARUBA-PSA-2018-006) (BLEEDINGBIT)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105814†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Timelineinfo

02/15/2018 🔍
11/01/2018 +259 days 🔍
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12/07/2018 +36 days 🔍
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12/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/19/2020 +498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: arubanetworks.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-7080 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-7080
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127740
SecurityFocus: 105814 - Texas Instruments Bluetooth Low Energy Chips CVE-2018-7080 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2018 13:56
Updated: 04/19/2020 10:15
Changes: 12/08/2018 13:56 (60), 04/19/2020 10:15 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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