CVE-2018-5794 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability was found in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG versions 5.x prior to 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x prior to 5.9.1.3. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted UDP packet, without requiring any authentication, to compromise the AeroScout Service.

Understanding CVE-2018-5794

This CVE entry describes a security vulnerability in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG versions 5.x and 5.9.x that allows attackers to compromise the AeroScout Service through a crafted UDP packet.

What is CVE-2018-5794?

CVE-2018-5794 is a vulnerability in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG versions 5.x and 5.9.x that enables attackers to exploit the AeroScout Service using a specially crafted UDP packet.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5794

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to compromise the AeroScout Service without the need for authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5794

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is No Authentication for the AeroScout Service via a crafted UDP packet.

Affected Systems and Versions

Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG versions 5.x prior to 5.8.6.9
Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG versions 5.9.x prior to 5.9.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted UDP packet
No authentication is required for the attack

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5794 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches or updates to the affected versions
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity related to UDP packets

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks
Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Extreme Networks has released patches for ExtremeWireless WiNG versions 5.x and 5.9.x to address this vulnerability