Overview
A command injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-37158, has been discovered in the AOS-CX Operating System. This medium severity vulnerability could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to a Remote Code Execution (RCE).
Technical Details
CVE-2025-37158 stems from insufficient input sanitization within a specific component of the AOS-CX operating system. An authenticated attacker can leverage this flaw by injecting malicious commands into a vulnerable parameter. The system then executes these commands with the privileges of the affected process, potentially granting the attacker complete control over the device.
Exploitation of this vulnerability requires prior authentication to the system. However, once authenticated, an attacker can potentially leverage this flaw to escalate privileges and gain full administrative control.
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-37158
- Severity: MEDIUM
- CVSS Score: 6.7
- CVSS Vector: (Base score as defined by NVD is not directly provided in the provided info, but would typically be generated based on specific vectors. This would allow for a calculation of the 6.7 score.)
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-37158 can have significant consequences:
- Remote Code Execution (RCE): Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the affected system, gaining full control.
- Data Breach: Sensitive data stored on the device can be accessed and exfiltrated.
- Denial of Service (DoS): The attacker can cause the device to become unresponsive or crash, disrupting network services.
- Network Compromise: A compromised device can be used as a pivot point to attack other systems on the network.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-37158, it is crucial to apply the security patch released by HPE.
- Identify Affected Systems: Determine which AOS-CX devices are running the vulnerable version of the operating system.
- Apply the Patch: Download and install the patch provided by HPE from the official support portal.
- Verify Patch Installation: After applying the patch, verify that the vulnerability has been successfully remediated.
- Monitor Systems: Continuously monitor your systems for any signs of suspicious activity.
References
- HPE Security Bulletin: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04888en_us&docLocale=en_US
