Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in Soft AP Daemon

CVE-2024-31472

Summary

Aruba Networks has reported a vulnerability in the Soft AP Daemon service related to command injection, which enables potential attackers to exploit the system by sending specially crafted packets to the PAPI (Aruba's Access Point management protocol) UDP port 8211. This vulnerability permits unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system, posing significant risks to network security and system integrity. Organizations utilizing Aruba's access point solutions should prioritize security assessments to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability as the potential for unauthorized access and control could lead to severe consequences.

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