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

CVE-2024-42394

Summary

The Soft AP Daemon Service from Hewlett Packard Enterprise contains vulnerabilities that can be exploited by a threat actor to perform unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) attacks. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, which could lead to a complete system compromise. It is crucial for organizations using this service to assess their vulnerability management strategies and implement necessary patches to guard against potential exploits.

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