Aruba Mobility Controller TACACS authentication component security bypass
| aruba-tacacs-security-bypass (42434) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Aruba Mobility Controller could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error in the TACACS authentication component. If the TACACS authentication component is enabled, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the web UI, ssh, or telnet to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized administrative access to the Aruba Mobility Controller.
Platforms Affected:
- Aruba Networks, Mobility Controller 3.1
- Aruba Networks, Mobility Controller 3.2
- Aruba Networks, Mobility Controller 3.3
Remedy:
Refer to Aruba Advisory ID: AID-051408 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- Aruba Advisory ID: AID-051408, Aruba Mobility Controller TACACS User Authentication and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities at http://www.arubanetworks.com/support/alerts/aid-051408.asc.
- BID-29240: Aruba Mobility Controller Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-2273: Unspecified vulnerability in the TACACS authentication component in Aruba Mobility Controller 3.1.x, 3.2.x, and 3.3.x allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
- SA30262: Aruba Mobility Controller Authentication Bypass and Cross-Site Scripting
- SECTRACK ID: 1020032: Aruba Mobility Controller TACACS Authentication Bug Lets Remote Users Gain Administrative Access
Reported:
May 14, 2008
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