CVE-2024-42394

Unauthenticated Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Command Execution (RCE) in the Soft AP Daemon Service Accessed by the PAPI Protocol

Description

There are vulnerabilities in the Soft AP Daemon Service which could allow a threat actor to execute an unauthenticated RCE attack. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory hpe.com
Affected: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Aruba Networking InstantOS and Aruba Access Points running ArubaOS 10
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42394?
CVE-2024-42394 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42394?
To fix CVE-2024-42394, 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-2024-42394 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42394 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-2024-42394?
CVE-2024-42394 affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Aruba Networking InstantOS and Aruba Access Points running ArubaOS 10.
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