CVE-2021-37732: OS Command Injection

Published Oct 12, 2021
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Updated

A remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) version(s): Aruba Instant 6.4.x.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x.x: 6.5.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x.x: 8.5.0.11 and below; Aruba Instant 8.6.x.x: 8.6.0.6 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x.x: 8.7.1.0 and below. Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant (IAP) that address this security vulnerability.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=6.4.0.2-4.1.0.0<6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18
Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=6.5.4.0<6.5.4.19
Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=8.5.0.0<8.5.0.12
Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=8.6.0.0<8.6.0.7
Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=8.7.0.0<8.7.1.1
Siemens Scalance W1750d Firmware<8.7.1.3
Siemens SCALANCE W1750D
All of the following
Siemens Scalance W1750d Firmware<8.7.1.3
Siemens SCALANCE W1750D

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Aruba Instant 6.4.x.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Aruba Instant 6.5.x.x: 6.5.4.18 and below
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Aruba Instant 8.5.x.x: 8.5.0.11 and below
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Aruba Instant 8.6.x.x: 8.6.0.6 and below
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Aruba Instant 8.7.x.x: 8.7.1.0 and below

Event History

Oct 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-37732?

CVE-2021-37732 is a remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability discovered in HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) software.

2

Which versions of HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) are affected by CVE-2021-37732?

CVE-2021-37732 affects Aruba Instant 6.4.x.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x.x: 6.5.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x.x: 8.5.0.11 and below; Aruba Instant 8.6.x.x: 8.6.0.6 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x.x: up to 8.7.1.1.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-37732?

CVE-2021-37732 has a severity rating of 7.2 (Critical).

4

Is Siemens Scalance W1750d firmware affected by CVE-2021-37732?

Siemens Scalance W1750d firmware up to version 8.7.1.3 is affected by CVE-2021-37732.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-37732?

To fix CVE-2021-37732, it is recommended to update HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) software to the latest patched version available.

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