Arbitrary File Overwrite in HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) Microsoft Windows Client
Priority LOW 31Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00209 11th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) | HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client for Microsoft Windows – <=4.5.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) VendorHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Affected HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client for Microsoft Windows – <=4.5.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:hp:aruba_virtual_intranet_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 4.5.0 | Vulnerable | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:aruba_virtual_intranet_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 4.5.0 Vulnerable ·Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-38402
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qf7v-qg58-xppr
References
More Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-25062 A remote code execution issue exists in HPE OneView. KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2017-03684 Improper privilege management in Intel Active Mangement Technology, Intel Small Business… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2015-04610 Assertion failure in ISC BIND named via TKEY queries KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2024-35876 Path traversal in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Insight Remote Support CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-05748 A security vulnerability in HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) prior to version 8.5.6 could… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-35875 XML injection in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Insight Remote Support CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2023-38402 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-38402 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qf7v-qg58-xppr · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences