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CVE-2024-31471

Arubanetworks Arubaos remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.58%
  1. Published14 May 2024

Description

There is a command injection vulnerability in the underlying Central Communications 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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Arubanetworks Arubaos≥ 10.3.0.0 < 10.4.1.1 · ≥ 10.5.0.0 < 10.5.1.1
HP Instantos≥ 6.4.0.0 < 8.6.0.24 · ≥ 8.7.0.0 < 8.10.0.11

Remediation

Fixed in
Arubanetworks Arubaos≥ 10.4.1.1
HP Instantos≥ 8.6.0.24

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-31471 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-31471 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.58%.

How severe is CVE-2024-31471?

CVE-2024-31471 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-31471?

Affected products include Arubanetworks Arubaos, HP Instantos.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31471?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Arubanetworks Arubaos 10.4.1.1, HP Instantos 8.6.0.24 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.