What is the severity of CVE-2021-40987?

CVE-2021-40987 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote arbitrary command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40987?

To fix CVE-2021-40987, update Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to version 6.10.2 or later, 6.9.7-HF1 or later, or 6.8.9-HF1 or later.

Which versions of Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2021-40987?

CVE-2021-40987 affects versions prior to 6.10.2, 6.9.7-HF1, and 6.8.9-HF1.

What consequences can result from exploiting CVE-2021-40987?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-40987 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system remotely.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-40987?

Yes, Aruba has released patches for CVE-2021-40987 for affected versions of ClearPass Policy Manager.

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CVE-2021-40987

critical

CWE

15/10/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-40987: Command Injection

First published: Fri Oct 15 2021(Updated: )

A remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1. Aruba has released patches for ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager	>=6.8.0<6.8.9
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager	>=6.9.0<6.9.7
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager	>=6.10.0<6.10.2
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager	=6.8.9
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager	=6.9.7

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Reference Links

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-018.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40987?
CVE-2021-40987 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40987?
To fix CVE-2021-40987, update Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to version 6.10.2 or later, 6.9.7-HF1 or later, or 6.8.9-HF1 or later.
Which versions of Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2021-40987?
CVE-2021-40987 affects versions prior to 6.10.2, 6.9.7-HF1, and 6.8.9-HF1.
What consequences can result from exploiting CVE-2021-40987?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-40987 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system remotely.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-40987?
Yes, Aruba has released patches for CVE-2021-40987 for affected versions of ClearPass Policy Manager.

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