CVE-2023-22779: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon May 08 2023(Updated: )
There are buffer overflow vulnerabilities in multiple underlying services that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets destined to the PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol) UDP port (8211). Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Credit: security-alert@hpe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Hp Arubaos | >=10.3.0.0<=10.3.1.0 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=6.4.0.0<=6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=6.5.0.0<=6.5.4.23 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=8.4.0.0<8.6.0.0 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=8.6.0.0<=8.6.0.19 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=8.7.0.0<=8.9.0.0 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=8.10.0.0<=8.10.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-22779?
CVE-2023-22779 is a vulnerability in multiple underlying services that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-22779?
Hp ArubaOS versions 10.3.0.0 to 10.3.1.0, Hp InstantOS versions 6.4.0.0 to 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20, 6.5.0.0 to 6.5.4.23, 8.4.0.0 to 8.6.0.0 (exclusive), 8.6.0.0 to 8.6.0.19, 8.7.0.0 to 8.9.0.0, and 8.10.0.0 to 8.10.0.4 are affected by CVE-2023-22779.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-22779?
CVE-2023-22779 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How do I exploit CVE-2023-22779?
To exploit CVE-2023-22779, you need to send specially crafted packets to the PAPI UDP port (8211).
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-22779?
Yes, please refer to the official advisory from Aruba Networks for instructions on how to mitigate CVE-2023-22779.
- collector/nvd-latest
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- vendor/hp
- canonical/hp arubaos
- version/hp arubaos/10.3.0.0
- version/hp arubaos/10.3.1.0
- canonical/hp instantos
- version/hp instantos/6.4.0.0
- version/hp instantos/6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20
- version/hp instantos/6.5.0.0
- version/hp instantos/6.5.4.23
- version/hp instantos/8.4.0.0
- version/hp instantos/8.6.0.0
- version/hp instantos/8.6.0.19
- version/hp instantos/8.7.0.0
- version/hp instantos/8.9.0.0
- version/hp instantos/8.10.0.0
- version/hp instantos/8.10.0.4