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CVE-2023-35979: Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in ArubaOS Web-Based Management Interface

First published: Wed Jul 05 2023(Updated: )

There is an unauthenticated buffer overflow vulnerability in the process controlling the ArubaOS web-based management interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition affecting the web-based management interface of the controller.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ArubaOS>=6.5.4.0<8.6.0.21
ArubaOS>=8.7.0.0<8.10.0.7
ArubaOS>=8.11.0.0<8.11.1.1
ArubaOS>=10.4.0.0<10.4.0.2
Aruba Networks MC-VA
Aruba Networks MC-VA-1K
Aruba Networks MC-VA-250
Aruba Networks MC-VA-50
Aruba Networks MCR-VA 10K
Aruba Networks MCR-VA-1K
Aruba Networks MCR-VA-50
Aruba Networks MCR-VA 500
Aruba Networks MCR-VA 5K
Aruba Networks SD-WAN
Aruba Networks MCR-HW-10K
Arubanetworks MCR-HW-1K
Aruba Networks MCR-HW-5K

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-35979?

    CVE-2023-35979 is an unauthenticated buffer overflow vulnerability in the ArubaOS web-based management interface.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-35979?

    CVE-2023-35979 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

  • How does CVE-2023-35979 affect the ArubaOS software?

    CVE-2023-35979 affects ArubaOS versions between 6.5.4.0 and 8.6.0.21, versions between 8.7.0.0 and 8.10.0.7, and versions between 8.11.0.0 and 8.11.1.1.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-35979?

    Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-35979 leads to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition in the web-based management interface of the ArubaOS controller.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-35979?

    To fix CVE-2023-35979, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of ArubaOS that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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