CVE-2021-25143 : Security Advisory and Response

A remote denial of service (DoS) vulnerability has been discovered in multiple versions of Aruba Instant Access Points. Aruba has released patches to mitigate this security issue.

Understanding CVE-2021-25143

This CVE relates to a DoS vulnerability affecting specific Aruba Instant Access Point products.

What is CVE-2021-25143?

CVE-2021-25143 is a remote denial of service (DoS) vulnerability found in Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP) products.

The Impact of CVE-2021-25143

This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks on affected Aruba Instant Access Points, disrupting network availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-25143

This section covers the technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in versions of Aruba Instant Access Points 8.3.x, 8.5.x, and 8.6.x, allowing for remote DoS attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

The affected versions include Aruba Instant 8.3.x: 8.3.0.12 and below, 8.5.x: 8.5.0.9 and below, and 8.6.x: 8.6.0.4 and below.

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to launch DoS attacks on vulnerable Aruba Instant Access Points.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-25143.

Immediate Steps to Take

Immediately apply the patches released by Aruba to address this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch your Aruba Instant Access Points to protect against known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Aruba and promptly apply any patches to secure your network.