CVE-2023-39268

Name: CVE-2023-39268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-29T20:15:09.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39268 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption vulnerability in ArubaOS-Switch could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by receiving specially crafted packets. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability in ArubaOS-Switch could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by receiving specially crafted packets. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hpe	Arubaos-Switch	< a.15.16.0026
Hpe	Arubaos-Switch	>= 16.01.0000, < 16.04.0027
Hpe	Arubaos-Switch	>= 16.05.0000, < 16.08.0027
Hpe	Arubaos-Switch	>= 16.10.0001, < 16.10.0024
Hpe	Arubaos-Switch	>= 16.11.0001, < 16.11.0013

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-013.txtVendor Advisory
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-013.txtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39268?

How severe is CVE-2023-39268?

CVE-2023-39268 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39268?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST