VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-7080

CVSS score7.5 HIGH

EPSS probability0.64%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2018-12-07

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Primary references

security-alert@hpe.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
security-alert@hpe.com — Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Mitigation, Vendor Advisory