Vulnerability identifier: #VU97736
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
ArubaOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted packets destined to the PAPI UDP port 8211 and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system as a privileged user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04712en_us&docLocale=en_US
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.