Local Privilege Escalation in HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) Microsoft Windows Client
CVE-2023-38401

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

HP
Status
HP Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (via)
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-38401?

A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client allows local users to elevate their privileges. If successfully exploited, an attacker may execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges, potentially compromising the operating system's integrity. This vulnerability highlights the importance of safeguarding local access and applying necessary updates to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) Windows HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client for Microsoft Windows

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Will Dormann (@wdormann)
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CVE-2023-38401 : Local Privilege Escalation in HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) Microsoft Windows Client