Denial-of-Service in HPE AOS-CX CLI

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a denial-of-service issue in the command line interface of AOS-CX. An authenticated user could exploit it to disrupt the normal operation of a vulnerable system.

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Detection Guidance

Detection requires monitoring for unusual command line interface activity in AOS-CX systems. Check for repeated failed authentication attempts or unexpected command executions that could indicate exploitation attempts. Review system logs for signs of service disruption or abnormal resource usage.

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Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause system outages or degraded performance, affecting network operations and availability for users relying on the AOS-CX system.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is a denial-of-service issue in AOS-CX's command line interface that could disrupt system operations. This type of disruption may impact compliance with standards requiring system availability, such as GDPR's data integrity requirements or HIPAA's access controls, by potentially causing service unavailability.

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Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor patches or updates for AOS-CX as soon as they become available. Restrict access to the command line interface to trusted users only. Monitor system logs for unusual activity related to CLI commands.

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