CVE-2023-38402: Arbitrary File Overwrite in HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) Microsoft Windows Client

Severity: high (CVSS 7.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-08-15 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client could allow malicious users to overwrite arbitrary files as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. A successful exploit could allow these malicious users to create a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition affecting the Microsoft Windows operating System boot process.

Affected products

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA): before 4.5.0 — fixed in 4.5.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) 4.5.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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