CVE-2023-35981: Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in Services Accessed by the PAPI Protocol
First published: Tue Jul 25 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 security-alert@hpe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Arubanetworks Arubaos | >=10.4.0.0<10.4.0.2 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=6.4.0.0<6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=6.5.0.0<6.5.4.25 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=8.6.0.0<8.6.0.21 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=8.10.0.0<8.10.0.7 | |
| Hp Instantos | >=8.11.0.0<8.11.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-35981?
CVE-2023-35981 is a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote code execution in ArubaOS and HP InstantOS.
How can the buffer overflow vulnerabilities be exploited?
The buffer overflow vulnerabilities can be exploited by sending specially crafted packets to the PAPI UDP port (8211).
What is the severity of CVE-2023-35981?
The severity of CVE-2023-35981 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-35981?
ArubaOS versions from 10.4.0.0 to 10.4.0.2, HP InstantOS versions from 8.11.0.0 to 8.11.1.1, versions from 8.10.0.0 to 8.10.0.7, versions from 8.6.0.0 to 8.6.0.21, versions from 6.5.0.0 to 6.5.4.25, and versions from 6.4.0.0 to 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22 are affected by CVE-2023-35981.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35981?
To fix CVE-2023-35981, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Aruba Networks and HP.
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