CVE-2023-22785: Buffer Overflow

Published May 8, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
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

Event History

May 8, 2023
CVE Published
03:15 PM
Data Sourced
03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22785?

CVE-2023-22785 is a vulnerability in multiple underlying services in HP ArubaOS and HP InstantOS that could allow unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22785?

CVE-2023-22785 has a severity score of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-22785?

HP ArubaOS versions 10.3.0.0 to 10.3.1.0 and 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, 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-2023-22785.

4

How does CVE-2023-22785 get exploited?

CVE-2023-22785 can be exploited by sending specially crafted packets to the PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol) UDP port (8211).

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-22785?

Yes, it is recommended to update to the latest available version of HP ArubaOS or HP InstantOS to mitigate the vulnerability.

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