CVE-2023-45618: High severity arubaos vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

There are arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities in the AirWave client service accessed by PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol). Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, which could lead to the ability to interrupt normal operation and impact the integrity of the access point.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Arubanetworks Arubaos>=10.3.0.0<10.4.0.3
Arubanetworks Arubaos=10.5.0.0
HP Instantos>=6.4.0.0<8.6.0.23
HP Instantos>=8.10.0.0<8.10.0.9
HP Instantos>=8.11.0.0<8.11.2.0

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
10:51 PM
Data Sourced
10:51 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-45618?

CVE-2023-45618 refers to arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities in the AirWave client service accessed by PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol).

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45618?

CVE-2023-45618 has a severity rating of 8.2, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-45618?

CVE-2023-45618 affects ArubaOS versions 10.3.0.0 to 10.4.0.3, ArubaOS version 10.5.0.0, HP InstantOS versions 6.4.0.0 to 8.6.0.23, HP InstantOS versions 8.10.0.0 to 8.10.0.9, and HP InstantOS versions 8.11.0.0 to 8.11.2.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-45618?

Successfully exploiting CVE-2023-45618 allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, which could lead to the ability to compromise the system.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-45618?

To fix CVE-2023-45618, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by Aruba Networks or HP, depending on the affected software version.

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