CVE-2023-35982: Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in Services Accessed by the PAPI Protocol
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-35982?
CVE-2023-35982 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in multiple underlying services that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-35982?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-35982 by sending specially crafted packets to the PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol) UDP port (8211).
What is the severity of CVE-2023-35982?
CVE-2023-35982 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-35982?
ArubaOS versions 10.4.0.0 to 10.4.0.2, HP InstantOS versions 8.11.0.0 to 8.11.1.1, 8.10.0.0 to 8.10.0.7, 8.6.0.0 to 8.6.0.21, 6.5.0.0 to 6.5.4.25, and 6.4.0.0 to 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.22 are affected by CVE-2023-35982.
How can I fix CVE-2023-35982?
Apply the necessary patches or updates provided by the software vendor to fix CVE-2023-35982.