CVE-2024-26305: Buffer Overflow

Published May 1, 2024
·
Updated

There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the underlying Utility daemon 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 this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Aruba ArubaOS
Arubanetworks Sd-wan=8.6.0.4-2.2.0.0
Arubanetworks Sd-wan=8.6.0.4-2.2.0.7
Arubanetworks Sd-wan=8.7.0.0-2.3.0.0
Arubanetworks Sd-wan=8.7.0.0-2.3.0.9
Arubanetworks Arubaos>=6.5.4.0<8.10.0.12
Arubanetworks Arubaos>=8.11.0.0<8.11.2.2
Arubanetworks Arubaos>=10.4.0.0<10.4.1.1
Arubanetworks Arubaos>=10.5.0.0<10.5.1.1

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:52 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 2, 2024
News Published
via The Register·08:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·08:33 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26305?

CVE-2024-26305 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

What type of vulnerability is described in CVE-2024-26305?

CVE-2024-26305 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2024-26305?

Mitigation for CVE-2024-26305 involves applying the latest security patches provided by Aruba Networks.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-26305 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-26305 can lead to unauthenticated remote code execution on affected devices.

5

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26305?

CVE-2024-26305 affects devices that utilize the Utility daemon associated with Aruba's access point management protocol.

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