CVE-2022-37891

Unauthenticated buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist within the Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10 web management interface

published October 7, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Aruba’s web management interface could let attackers pull off arbitrary commands on your operating system! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk straight into the kitchen without showing a reservation — they could mess with the orders, replace the chef's secret sauce, or even change the menu entirely! If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to attackers executing their own commands on your system, potentially allowing them to take full control and wreak havoc. Imagine the chaos of an unauthorized intruder running wild in your network, accessing sensitive data, or even crashing systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk straight into the kitchen without showing a reservation — they could mess with the orders, replace the chef's secret sauce, or even change the menu entirely! This vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow in the web management interface of Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10, allowing an attacker to send malformed requests that cause unintended behavior, ultimately executing arbitrary commands on the underlying OS.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to attackers executing their own commands on your system, potentially allowing them to take full control and wreak havoc. Imagine the chaos of an unauthorized intruder running wild in your network, accessing sensitive data, or even crashing systems! To protect your systems, update to the latest versions of Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10, specifically patching versions 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20 and below, 6.5.4.23 and below, and other affected versions as specified by Aruba. Always ensure your web management interfaces are secured and monitored. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll lock down your system and keep the intruders out. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01406 · 72.4th percentile
Published
2022-10-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 OCT 00:00Z
    Unauthenticated buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist within the Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10 web management interface
    cvelistv5