CVE-2021-37722 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Discover details about CVE-2021-37722, a remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability in Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways as well as Aruba Operating System Software. Learn about the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps here.
A remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways as well as Aruba Operating System Software. This CVE impacts versions prior to 8.6.0.4-2.2.0.4 and prior to 8.7.1.4, 8.6.0.9, 8.5.0.13, 8.3.0.16, 6.5.4.20, and 6.4.4.25. Aruba has released patches to address this security vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2021-37722
This section provides insights into the details and impacts of CVE-2021-37722.
What is CVE-2021-37722?
CVE-2021-37722 is a remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability found in Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways and Aruba Operating System Software.
The Impact of CVE-2021-37722
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems, posing a significant risk to system security and data integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-37722
In this section, we delve into the specifics of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability enables remote threat actors to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over affected systems.
Affected Systems and Versions
CVE-2021-37722 impacts Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways along with Aruba Operating System Software versions prior to 8.6.0.4-2.2.0.4 and prior to 8.7.1.4, 8.6.0.9, 8.5.0.13, 8.3.0.16, 6.5.4.20, and 6.4.4.25.
Exploitation Mechanism
Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute commands without authentication, potentially resulting in unauthorized access and system compromise.
Mitigation and Prevention
This section outlines the steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2021-37722.
Immediate Steps to Take
It is crucial to apply the patches released by Aruba promptly to remediate the vulnerability and secure the affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing network segmentation, access controls, and regular security updates can help enhance resilience against similar threats in the future.
Patching and Updates
Regularly update Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways along with ArubaOS to the latest versions to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.