Aruba CX Switch prior 10.04.3021 Link Layer Discovery Protocol denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Aruba CX Switch. This affects an unknown function of the component Link Layer Discovery Protocol. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-7121. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Aruba CX Switch. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Link Layer Discovery Protocol. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Two memory corruption vulnerabilities in the Aruba CX Switches Series 6200F, 6300, 6400, 8320, 8325, and 8400 have been found. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in Local Denial of Service of the LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) process in the switch. This applies to firmware versions prior to 10.04.3021.

The weakness was published 09/23/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared at arubanetworks.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-7121 since 01/16/2020. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 10.04.3021 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-161786. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CX Switch 10.04.3021

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: arubanetworks.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-7121 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-7121
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-161785
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/23/2020 17:44
Updated: 09/23/2020 17:49
Changes: 09/23/2020 17:44 (38), 09/23/2020 17:49 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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