CVE-2024-42503: Authenticated Remote Command Execution (RCE) Vulnerability in the Lua Package Within the AOS Command Line Interface (CLI)

Published Sep 17, 2024
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Updated

Authenticated command execution vulnerability exist in the ArubaOS command line interface (CLI). Successful exploitation of this vulnerabilities result in the ability to run arbitrary commands as a priviledge user on the underlying operating system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Aruba ArubaOS

Event History

Sep 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42503?

CVE-2024-42503 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated command execution as a privileged user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42503?

To fix CVE-2024-42503, you should update to the latest version of ArubaOS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-42503?

CVE-2024-42503 affects variations of the ArubaOS command line interface.

4

Can CVE-2024-42503 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-42503 requires authenticated access, so exploitation typically occurs from an authenticated user terminal.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-42503?

Exploiting CVE-2024-42503 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with elevated privileges.

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