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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-42394: Unauthenticated Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Command Execution (RCE) in the Soft AP Daemon Service Accessed by the PAPI Protocol

First published: Tue Aug 06 2024(Updated: )

There are vulnerabilities in the Soft AP Daemon Service which could allow a threat actor to execute an unauthenticated RCE attack. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ArubaOS>=10.3.0.0<10.4.1.4
ArubaOS>=10.5.0.0<10.6.0.1
hp InstantOS>=6.4.0.0<8.10.0.13
hp InstantOS>=8.12.0.0<8.12.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-42394?

    CVE-2024-42394 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to the possibility of unauthenticated remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-42394?

    To fix CVE-2024-42394, update vulnerable versions of ArubaOS and HP InstantOS to the latest secure releases.

  • What are the affected software versions for CVE-2024-42394?

    CVE-2024-42394 affects ArubaOS versions from 10.3.0.0 to 10.4.1.4 and 10.5.0.0 to 10.6.0.1, as well as HP InstantOS versions from 6.4.0.0 to 8.10.0.13 and 8.12.0.0 to 8.12.0.2.

  • What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-42394?

    Exploiting CVE-2024-42394 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands, leading to complete system compromise.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-42394?

    No, CVE-2024-42394 can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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