Vulnerability Description
There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the underlying AirWave client service 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arubanetworks | Arubaos | >= 10.3.0.0, < 10.4.0.3 |
| Hp | Instantos | >= 6.4.0.0, < 8.6.0.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-017.txtMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-017.txtMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-45616?
CVE-2023-45616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the underlying AirWave client service that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets destined to the PAPI (Ar...
How severe is CVE-2023-45616?
CVE-2023-45616 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-45616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arubanetworks Arubaos, Hp Instantos.