CVE-2025-37166
Unexpected shutdown in HPE Instant On Access Points after processing specific packets
Description
A vulnerability affecting HPE Networking Instant On Access Points has been identified where a device processing a specially crafted packet could enter a non-responsive state, in some cases requiring a hard reset to re-establish services. A malicious actor could leverage this vulnerability to conduct a Denial-of-Service attack on a target network.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 13, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 13, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-37166
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | eb103674-0d28-4225-80f8-39fb86215de0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Apply the latest security updates from HPE.
- Monitor network device status closely.
- Reboot affected devices if they become unresponsive.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-37166.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04988en_us&docLocale=en_US |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-37166 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-37166
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability affecting HPE Networking Instant On Access Points has been identified where a device processing a specially crafted packet could enter a non-responsive state, in some cases requiring a hard reset to re-establish services. A malicious actor could leverage this vulnerability to conduct a Denial-of-Service attack on a target network. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added Reference https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04988en_us&docLocale=en_US