CVE-2023-35979

Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in ArubaOS Web-Based Management Interface

Description

There is an unauthenticated buffer overflow vulnerability in the process controlling the ArubaOS web-based management interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition affecting the web-based management interface of the controller.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory arubanetworks.com
Affected: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba Mobility Conductor (formerly Mobility Master); Aruba Mobility Controllers; WLAN Gateways and SD-WAN Gateways managed by Aruba Central
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References

Link Tags
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-008.txt vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35979?
CVE-2023-35979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-35979?
To fix CVE-2023-35979, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-35979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-35979 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-35979?
CVE-2023-35979 affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba Mobility Conductor (formerly Mobility Master); Aruba Mobility Controllers; WLAN Gateways and SD-WAN Gateways managed by Aruba Central.
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