CVE-2018-7083

Name: CVE-2018-7083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-10T17:29:01.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. If a process running within Aruba Instant crashes, it may leave behind a "core dump", which contains the memory contents of the process at the time it crashed. It was discovered that core dumps are stored in a way that unauthenticated users can access them through the Aruba Instant web interface. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If a process running within Aruba Instant crashes, it may leave behind a "core dump", which contains the memory contents of the process at the time it crashed. It was discovered that core dumps are stored in a way that unauthenticated users can access them through the Aruba Instant web interface. Core dumps could contain sensitive information such as keys and passwords. Workaround: Block access to the Aruba Instant web interface from all untrusted users. Resolution: Fixed in Aruba Instant 4.2.4.12, 6.5.4.11, 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.0.0

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arubanetworks	Aruba Instant	>= 4.0, < 4.2.4.12
Arubanetworks	Aruba Instant	>= 6.5.0, < 6.5.4.11
Arubanetworks	Aruba Instant	>= 8.3.0, < 8.3.0.6
Siemens	Scalance W1750d Firmware	< 8.4.0.1

References

http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2019-001.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108374
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-549547.pdfThird Party Advisory
http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2019-001.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108374
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-549547.pdfThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7083?

How severe is CVE-2018-7083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7083?

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Source: NVD / NIST