CVE-2022-37886 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A buffer overflow vulnerability in multiple underlying services could allow unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets to the PAPI UDP port on Aruba Networks. This could lead to executing arbitrary code as a privileged user on affected Aruba devices.

Understanding CVE-2022-37886

This CVE identifies buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Aruba Networks' services that can be exploited by sending crafted packets to the PAPI UDP port.

What is CVE-2022-37886?

CVE-2022-37886 is a security vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote code execution on Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS devices by exploiting buffer overflow in underlying services.

The Impact of CVE-2022-37886

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in executing arbitrary code as a privileged user on the affected devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-37886

This section covers the specifics of the vulnerability, affected systems, and how the exploitation can occur.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in multiple underlying services of Aruba Networks could be exploited by sending specially crafted packets to the PAPI UDP port (8211), leading to unauthenticated remote code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following Aruba devices are impacted:

Aruba Access Points: 100 Series; 103 Series; 110 Series; 120 Series; 130 Series; ...
Versions affected include:
Aruba InstantOS 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20 and below
Aruba InstantOS 6.5.x: 6.5.4.23 and below
Aruba InstantOS 8.6.x: 8.6.0.18 and below
Aruba InstantOS 8.7.x: 8.7.1.9 and below
Aruba InstantOS 8.10.x: 8.10.0.1 and below
ArubaOS 10.3.x: 10.3.1.0 and below

Exploitation Mechanism

To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs to send carefully crafted packets to the PAPI UDP port (8211) to trigger the buffer overflow and execute malicious code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to address and prevent the CVE-2022-37886 vulnerability on your Aruba devices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Immediate actions to secure your devices include applying vendor-released upgrades and patches to eliminate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Enforce security best practices such as network segmentation, access control, and regular security assessments to reduce the risk of similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch your Aruba devices with the latest releases from Aruba Networks to stay protected against known vulnerabilities.