Linux kernel PAPI protocol buffer overflow enabling privileged RCE
CVE-2023-22756 Published on March 1, 2023
Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in ArubaOS Processes
There are buffer overflow vulnerabilities in multiple underlying operating system processes that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets via the PAPI protocol. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-22756 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-22756
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Affected Versions
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba Mobility Conductor (formerly Mobility Master); Aruba Mobility Controllers; WLAN Gateways and SD-WAN Gateways managed by Aruba Central:- Version ArubaOS 8.10.x.x: 8.10.0.4 and below is affected.
- Version ArubaOS 10.3.x.x: 10.3.1.0 and below is affected.
- Version SD-WAN 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.x: 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.8 and below is affected.
Exploit Probability
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