Remote code execution in ArubaOS



| Updated: 2021-09-02
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-37716
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 ArubaOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Aruba Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU56218

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37716

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PAPI packets. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted PAPI packet to port 8211/UDP, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ArubaOS: 8.3.0.1 - 8.7.1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-016.txt


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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