CVE-2017-9003 Memory corruption in ArubaOS
Unauthenticated attackers can crash ArubaOS processes via memory corruption, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9003?
CVE-2017-9003 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise ArubaOS, published on 6 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple memory corruption flaws are present in ArubaOS which could allow an unauthenticated user to crash ArubaOS processes. With sufficient time and effort, it is possible these vulnerabilities could lead to the ability to execute arbitrary code - remote code execution has not yet been confirmed.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9003?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hpe Arubaos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9003?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9003 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-9003 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9003 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gmwg-2c9p-97x5.