CVE-2025-37169 identifies a stack overflow vulnerability in the AOS-10 web-based management interface of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ArubaOS Mobility Gateway, specifically impacting versions 10.6.0.0 and 10.3.0.0. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of input within the web interface, leading to a stack overflow condition that can be exploited by an authenticated user with high privileges. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code with privileged system rights on the underlying operating system, effectively compromising the device's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require the attacker to have authenticated access to the management interface, which is typically restricted to network administrators. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 reflects the network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits have been reported in the wild, the potential for severe impact on network infrastructure devices makes this a critical concern. Aruba Mobility Gateways are widely used in enterprise and service provider environments to manage wireless and wired network access, making this vulnerability a significant risk for organizations relying on these devices for secure network operations. The lack of currently available patches necessitates immediate mitigation through access restrictions and monitoring until vendor updates are released.

The exploitation of CVE-2025-37169 can lead to full compromise of Aruba Mobility Gateway devices running affected ArubaOS versions, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with privileged system rights. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive network management functions, interception or manipulation of network traffic, disruption of network services, and potential lateral movement within the enterprise network. For European organizations, especially those in critical infrastructure sectors such as finance, telecommunications, and government, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to operational continuity and data security. The ability to execute code at a privileged level can facilitate installation of persistent malware, data exfiltration, or complete network takeover. Given the central role of Aruba Mobility Gateways in managing secure wireless and wired access, exploitation could undermine trust in network security and lead to regulatory compliance issues under GDPR and other data protection laws. The requirement for authenticated access somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, as credential compromise or insider threats could enable exploitation. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive defense, but the high impact score underscores the urgency of mitigation.

1. Apply official patches from Hewlett Packard Enterprise as soon as they become available to remediate the stack overflow vulnerability. 2. Restrict access to the ArubaOS web management interface to trusted administrative networks using network segmentation and firewall rules. 3. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, for all users accessing the management interface to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 4. Regularly audit and monitor access logs and system behavior for signs of unauthorized access or anomalous activity related to the management interface. 5. Implement strict role-based access controls to limit the number of users with high privileges capable of exploiting the vulnerability. 6. Consider deploying network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics targeting suspicious activity against ArubaOS management interfaces. 7. Educate network administrators on the risks and signs of exploitation to enhance early detection and response. 8. Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans tailored to network infrastructure compromise scenarios. These measures collectively reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation and limit potential damage until patches are applied.