CVE-2023-38402 (GCVE-0-2023-38402)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-08-15 18:47 – Updated: 2024-10-03 13:39
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Arbitrary File Overwrite in HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) Microsoft Windows Client
Summary
A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client could allow malicious users to overwrite arbitrary files as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. A successful exploit could allow these malicious users to create a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition affecting the Microsoft Windows operating System boot process.
Severity
7.1 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-10-03 13:38 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) |
Affected:
HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client for Microsoft Windows , ≤ <=4.5.0
(semver)
|
guessed |
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